Soupe Kandia

To be frank, we can say that Soupe Kandia (alternative spelling: soupou kandja) is not really soup in the traditional sense. Rather, it is a thick sauce eaten over rice. Due to the okra, it has a very unique slimy feel, and people seem to have mixed reactions to the dish. There are some who absolutely despise the cooked-down okra, while others seem pretty okay with it.

So what is in Soupe Kandia, exactly? Fish and/or shellfish, vegetables, (sometimes meat), chiles, African staple, and palm oil, are all included. Once you get beyond the strange texture, it tastes rather lovely. The Soupe Kandia is served hot and viscous here, spooned over rice in all of its glory. Surprise: Its taste is excellent!

While the okra-seed stickiness takes some time to get used to for some eaters, the pink fish, little mussels, and chiles that flavor the dish are impossible to resist. In addition, the quantity of palm oil utilized was nicely balanced and not excessive at all.