Jambo (Dutch Antilles Okra Soup)

6 ounces salt beef, fat removed and diced

12 cups water

Salt and pepper to taste

3 cups fresh okra, cut into 1/2 inch slices

1 cup medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

8 ounces cod fillets, cubed

¼ cup chopped fresh basil

1 tablespoon lemon juice, to taste

Soak diced beef in ample cool water overnight to remove the salt. Drain, rinse, and set aside.

Bring 12 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Add salt and pepper to taste, then add okra. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in beef, shrimp, and cod; simmer fro 10 minutes more. Season with chopped basil and lemon juice before serving.