Nigerian Fish Stew Recipe

A flavorful and spicy fish stew from Nigeria, perfect for a hearty meal.

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Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Total Time 1 hr

Course Main Course

Cuisine Nigerian

Servings servings

Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

Large pot
Knife
Cutting board
Wooden Spoon

Ingredients:

Main Ingredients

2 lbs Fish (tilapia or any firm white fish) cut into chunks
1 cup Vegetable oil
1 large Onion chopped
2 cloves Garlic minced
1 tbsp Ginger grated
3 cups Tomatoes blended
2 tbsp Tomato paste
2 cups Fish stock or water
1 tsp Thyme dried
1 tsp Curry powder
2 pcs Bay leaves
to taste Salt
to taste Black pepper

Instructions:

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cook for another minute.
4. Add the blended tomatoes and tomato paste, cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Pour in the fish stock or water, then add thyme, curry powder, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
7. Gently add the fish chunks into the pot. Simmer for another 10-15 minutes until the fish is cooked through.
8. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot with rice or bread.

Notes:

This stew is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Fish Stew, Nigerian Cuisine

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