Tomato stew
Sunday, 09.09.2007, 01:44pm (GMT+1)
Stew is a popular tomato sauce used for eating rice, bread and other meals in Nigeria.
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds fish fillets, thinly sliced (although it won't be authentic Nigerian, chicken may be substituted for fish)
- Salt, to taste
- Pinch of thyme
- ¼ cup red bell pepper, minced
- ¾ cup tomato paste (6-ounce can)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cups water
- ¼ cup peanut or vegetable oil
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
Procedure
- Season fish fillets with salt and thyme. Set aside.
- Place the pepper, tomato paste, onion, and water in a large pot.
- Cook for 10 minutes over medium heat.
- Add the oil and bouillon cube. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
- Add the seasoned fish fillets and simmer for 10 minutes. (If using chicken, simmer for 20 minutes.) Serve with rice.
Serves at least 8.
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