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Nigerian Red Stew Recipe

A rich and flavorful Nigerian stew made with tomatoes, peppers, and spices.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Nigerian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Blender
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 6 large tomatoes chopped
  • 2 red bell peppers chopped
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 1 whole chicken cut into pieces

Instructions: 

  • 1. Blend the tomatoes, red bell peppers, and onion until smooth.
  • 2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  • 3. Add the blended tomato mixture to the pot and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 4. Stir in the tomato paste, thyme, curry powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  • 5. Add the chicken pieces to the pot, ensuring they are well coated with the sauce. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • 6. Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve hot.

Notes:

This stew pairs well with rice or boiled yams.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Keywords:

Keyword Stew
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