Krinkrin (Sierra Leonean Jute Leaf & Okra Braise with Mushrooms or Chicken) – Authentic Sierra Leone Recipe

Ingredients for Krinkrin (Sierra Leonean Jute Leaf & Okra Braise with Mushrooms or Chicken) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) chopped jute greens/spinach and okra, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups seared chicken thighs, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup steamed rice or fufu
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with garlic
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Sierra Leone seasoning (ginger, sweet onion, red palm oil)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Warm cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium heat; gently sweat the minced onion, garlic, and garlic for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
2. Stir in ginger, sweet onion, red palm oil and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of Sierra Leone's kitchen.
3. Add chopped jute greens/spinach and okra and seared chicken thighs, tossing to coat in the aromatic base.
4. Pour in the stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 18–20 minutes until tender and deeply flavorful.
5. Fold in steamed rice or fufu, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.