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Supakanja

Supakanja is another of The Gambia’s most famous dishes. This slightly slimy stew which incorporates fish and beef was a staple on Saturday evenings in our house (along with any leftover Domoda). Strongly recommended with an ice cold coke!

Ingredients:

 ½ kilograms of Okra (lady fingers) cut into small pieces
 2 Magi cubes
 1-2 medium onions sliced
 1 Bonga fish deboned and cleaned (smoked fish)
 1 fish (snapper or lady fish ) boiled, then flaked and deboned
 200g stewing beef
 ½ kilograms of spinach or sorrel
 2-3 magi cubes
 ½ cup of palm oil or peanut oil
 1 to 2 kani whole
 7 cups of water
 Salt & Red pepper to taste

Method:

1. In a large pot add ½ the oil and brown off the beef, once browned add onions and cook until the onions begin to brown a little.
2. Add all remaining ingredients and simmer for 1 to 2 hours or until the mixture begins to thicken. Add remaining oil to the pot and stir. Continue to cook on a low heat until the oil comes up to the surface and you are ready to serve.
3. Serve on boiled rice.