RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE DJURO YEEW FROM CAMEROON

Djuro yeew is a traditional Cameroonian dish, especially popular among the Bamileke ethnic group. It is a delicious thick soup prepared with okras and meat, usually goat or beef. It is a comforting and flavorful dish that represents the culinary culture of Cameroon.

Djuro yeew ingredients

500g goat or beef meat, cut into pieces

1 chopped onion

1 green pepper, chopped

200g fresh okras, sliced

2 ripe tomatoes, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 bay leaf

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 liter of meat broth

Palm oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation of Djuro yeew step by step

In a large pot, heat some palm oil over medium-high heat.

Add the cut meat and brown until well sealed on all sides.

Add the chopped onion, green pepper and garlic, and cook until soft.

Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste and bay leaf, and stir well.

Pour the hot beef broth into the pot and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, adding the chopped okras halfway through cooking.

Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, and simmer for another 15-20 minutes until the meat is tender and the soup has thickened.

Serve the Djuro yeew hot accompanied by white rice or fufu, enjoying the rich combination of African flavors.