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African Okra Soup with Kombo - Swal

Noela Mogga
African Okra Soup with Kombo - Swala, also called "Swala", or "Mula Kombo ta Bamia", is a specialty of the Kakwa tribe from Yei, South Sudan. It is a vegetarian, low calorie soup free of gluten.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Vegetarian
Cuisine African, South Sudanese

Ingredients
  

  • Okra 2 cups of okra cut into ¼ inch cross-sectional slices, (remember to slice and discard both end tips)
  • ½ cup chopped onions
  • 2 to matoes diced
  • Kombo or ½ teaspoon of bicarbonate soda
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • Table salt
  • Water 3 cups to 4 cups

Instructions
 

  • Place 1 cup of water in a pot.
  • Titrate your Kombo or add ½ teaspoon of bicarbonate soda.
  • Add chopped onions, and bring to a boil on medium heat setting on a stove.
  • Add sliced okra. Add 2 cups of water.
  • Cook for 15 minutes, until okra pieces are soft.
  • Add tomatoes.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of oil. Table salt to desired taste. Hot pepper is optional.
  • Turn heat off after 5 minutes. Serve.