Liberian Cabbage & Okra Palm Oil Braise – Authentic Liberia Recipe
Wholesome Liberian plant-based braise of sweet cabbage and okra in spiced tomato-palm sauce.
- Country of Origin
- 🇱🇷 Liberia (West Africa, Africa)
- Dietary Profile
- vegan
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Shredded green cabbage, Sliced okra pods, Steamed white rice, Red palm oil, Tomato paste
Ingredients for Liberian Cabbage & Okra Palm Oil Braise (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) shredded green cabbage, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups sliced okra pods, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup steamed white rice
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with red palm oil
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Liberia seasoning (tomato paste, garlic, sweet onion, thyme)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown shredded green cabbage for 5 minutes.
- Add minced onion, garlic, red palm oil, and tomato paste, garlic, sweet onion, thyme, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
- Add sliced okra pods and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
- Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
- Stir in steamed white rice right before serving warm.