Ingredients:

• 1/2 tbsp – oil to saute
• 2.5 Onions – cleaned and finely chopped
• 2.5 -hot chilli peppers, cleaned and finely chopped
• 20 – okra, ends removed, cleaned, and chopped
• 3.5 Cloves – garlic, minced
• 1-2 tbsp Arome Maggi sauce or two Maggi cubes
• Dried, salted, or smoked fish (cleaned and rinsed) – to taste
• 1/2 pinch – baking soda or one can Tomato paste (optional)

Method:

1. Heat oil in a deep pot.
2. Sautee onions and garlic for a few minutes.
3. Add Maggi sauce or Maggi cubes, okra, and peppers. Cook for several minutes.
4. Add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and add fish.
5. If desired, add the baking soda (for a gooey sauce) or the tomato paste (for a red sauce).
6. Simmer until the okra and fish are tender.
7. Dongo-Dongo is usually served with a starch, such as Fufu, Baton de Manioc / Chikwangue or Rice.

Recipe courtesy of Congo Cookbook