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African Tomato Stew

African Tomato Stew

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course stew
Cuisine West-African
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 3 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ cup tomatoes, blended into a puree
  • Scotch bonnet or habanero peppers, minced (adjust to your spice preference)
  • ¼ cup tatashe (bell pepper)
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground garlic
  • 2 Maggi or bouillon cubes
  • Protein of your choice (chicken, fish, or beef), cut into pieces

Instructions
 

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large pot, sauté finely chopped onions until translucent, add minced garlic and Scotch bonnet or habanero peppers and sauté until fragrant.
  • Stir in a puree of ripe tomatoes and tatashe, season with ground paprika, cayenne pepper ground ginger, ground garlic, and crumbled Maggi or bouillon cubes (or salt), then simmer for 10, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the protein of choice (chicken, fish, or beef) pieces and simmer until cooked through.
  • Serve your tomato stew with rice, yam, plantains, or other starchy staples.
Keyword Tomato Stew
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