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Fish Stew

Fish Stew

Cuisine228
This fish stew is flavorful and appetizing. It is made with tilapia fish and cooked in a spicy, fragrant combination of tomatoes and peppers. It truly is incredibly delicious!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Beninese, Ghanaian

Ingredients
  

  • 2 whole tilapia fish
  • 10 tomatoes large
  • 2 onion big onions
  • 2 garlic ground
  • 3 tbsp ginger freshly ground
  • 3 tbsp crayfish powder
  • 1-3 west indian peppers
  • salt pepper
  • potash pea size
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 1 bouillon cube
  • 1 cup oil

Instructions
 

  • Cut and salt the fish to taste.
  • Heat the oil and fry the fish and set aside.
  • In a saucepan, on a medium heat, add the blended tomato, onion and cook for 20 mins.
  • Add the tomato paste, oil (water to the consistency desired). Cook for 10 min.
  • Add water if needed, oil, garlic, ginger, crayfish, peppers, potash, the fried fish, cube, salt, pepper and fry for another 20 minutes. 
  • Serve your sauce with your main dish. 
  • Enjoy your meal!

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Notes

  • Because fish is very delicate, you should add it at the very end of the cooking because it might not remain intact when simmering the tomato sauce.
Keyword Fish Stew, Ghanaian Fish Stew
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