Okra Leaves

Ingredients

 * 2 bundles okra leaves
 * ½ pint palm oil
 * 2 dried fish
 * 1 lb beef
 * ½ cup cockle or shrimps (dried)
 * 2 red peppers
 * 1 large onion
 * 3 cups water
 * ½ teaspoon baking soda
 * salt to taste

Directions

 * 1) Cut meat into 1-inch cubes and put into a saucepan with water, cockle, or shrimps.
 * 2) Cook at a moderate heat.
 * 3) Grind onion and pepper and add to meat.
 * 4) Simmer until the meat is tender.
 * 5) Add palm oil and cook for about 10 minutes.
 * 6) Wash and shred leaves into large pieces and add to the sauce.
 * 7) Add cooking soda and cook gently.
 * 8) Flake fish and add to the sauce.
 * 9) Cook for 5 to 10 minutes until the desired consistency is reached.
 * 10) Add salt to taste.
 * 11) Serve with foofoo or rice.