Calulu

Ingredients12

• dried salted fish200 g
• fresh fish fillets300 g
• pumpkin, diced300 g
• okra, sliced200 g
• white beans, cooked200 g
• onion, chopped1 large
• garlic, minced3 cloves
• tomatoes, chopped2 medium
• palm oil3 tbsp
• water500 ml
• saltto taste
• black pepperto taste

Method

1. Soak the dried salted fish in water for 30 minutes, then drain and set aside.
2. In a large pot, heat the palm oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
3. Add the fresh fish, pumpkin, okra, tomatoes, and cooked beans to the pot, stirring to combine.
4. Pour in the water, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and add the soaked dried fish.
5. Season with salt and black pepper, cover and cook for about 45 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the flavors meld.
6. Serve hot with rice or funge (cassava flour porridge).