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Chadian

Daraba

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A thick, comforting stew of okra, aubergine, tomato and greens, enriched with peanut butter. Eaten in Chad and the Central African Republic with boule or rice.

Daraba is a Chadian stew, ready in about 55 minutes and made with okra and peanut butter. It serves 4 and is rated easy to cook.

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Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min
Serves
4
Level
Easy
Calories
304

Ingredients

4 servings

Equipment

Method

  1. Step 1

    Soften the onion (opens in a new tab) in the oil, then add the tomatoes (opens in a new tab) and chilli and cook to a loose sauce.

    Onions frying golden in a pan
    How it looks · Photo: Magda Ehlers on Pexels

  2. Step 2

    Add the okra (opens in a new tab), aubergine (opens in a new tab), sweet potato (opens in a new tab), water and salt. Cover and simmer until the aubergine is very soft.

    • 20 min
    • medium-low heat

  3. Step 3

    Loosen the peanut butter (opens in a new tab) with a ladle of the hot liquid, stir it into the pot with the greens and simmer, stirring, until thick and glossy.

    • 10 min
    • low heat

    Stir often once the peanut butter is in — it catches easily.

About this dish

Origin
Chad · Commonly attributedAlso claimed by the Central African Republic.Also popular in Central African RepublicMore food from Chad
Dish
Lunch · Dinner · Stews & braises · Main courses
Cooking method
Simmered, Stewed
Taste
nutty, savoury, earthy, spicy (chilli heat)
Diet
Vegan · No gluten ingredients · Dairy-free · Low-carb · High-fibre
All labelsVegan · Plant-based · Vegetarian (lacto-ovo) · Eggetarian · Lacto-vegetarian · Ovo-vegetarian · Pescatarian · Flexitarian-friendly · No gluten ingredients · Dairy-free · Egg-free · No added sugar · Alcohol-free · Pork-free · Beef-free · Low-carb · High-fibre · Carb-conscious
With the listed swaps: No nut ingredientsWorked out from the ingredients. How labels work
Good for
One-pot · Budget-friendly · Everyday
Cook more with
Okra · Peanut butter · Eggplant · Tomato · Onion · Spinach
Techniques
Simmering · Stewing

Allergens

  • Contains, can be adapted: Peanutsfrom peanut butter

Based on typical versions of these ingredients and not verified allergen-free. Brands differ and cross-contact happens, so always check labels. For severe allergies, follow your clinician’s advice.

Nutrition

304 kcal per serving

Calculated

1 serving ≈ 515 g · recipe makes 4

Where the energy comes from

  • Protein 13%
  • Carbohydrate 32%
  • Fat 56%
Nutrition per serving and per 100 g
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g*
Energy304 kcal59 kcal
Protein10.7 g2.1 g
Carbohydrate26.2 g5.1 g
Net carbohydrate16.3 g3.2 g
Sugars11.4 g2.2 g
Added sugars0 g0 g
Fibre9.9 g1.9 g
Fat20.5 g4 g
Saturated fat3.2 g0.6 g
Trans fat0 g0 g
Cholesterol0 mg0 mg
Sodium788 mg153 mg
Salt equivalent2 g0.4 g
Vitamins & minerals per serving
Potassium
1178 mg
Calcium
162 mg
Iron
2.9 mg
Magnesium
156 mg
Vitamin A (RAE)
311 µg
Vitamin C
48 mg
Vitamin D
0 µg
Vitamin B12
0 µg
Folate (DFE)
208 µg

How these numbers were made

  • Calculated from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy) per-100 g values and the listed quantities.
  • *Per 100 g of combined raw ingredients; the cooked dish may weigh more or less.
  • Optional ingredients are not included: sweet potato.
  • “—” means the value isn’t known for enough of the ingredients; it is never zero by default.
  • Values are estimates for guidance, not for medical dosing. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. fdc.nal.usda.gov.

Good to know

Tips

  • Cut the okra into rounds rather than leaving it whole — daraba should be thick and slightly slippery.

Common mistakes

  • Adding the peanut butter as a lump — loosen it first or it scorches on the bottom.

Serve with

  • Serve with millet boule or plain rice.

Storage

  • Keeps 3 days refrigerated.

Reheating

  • Reheat gently with a splash of water.

Original editorial recipe · FriendsPantry editorial · Not yet independently reviewed · Added · Updated

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Main ingredient

Used in steps 1, 2, 3

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