How to Cook Delicious Vegetable Stew LIKE a Pro | Nigerian Vegetable Stew Quick, Easy and Delicious

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola is often less expensive.

crayfish

🥗Healthier: dried shrimp

💰Cheaper: fish sauce

Dried shrimp adds umami, while fish sauce is a budget-friendly alternative.

fresh spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Kale is nutrient-dense, and frozen spinach is often cheaper and lasts longer.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned tuna is a cost-effective protein.

Clean and prepare the C feet, then transfer to a pot on heat.

Season the C feet with chopped onions, seasoning powder, thyme, and salt.

Add water to cover the C feet and cook until soft.

Blend red bell pepper, habanero, and tomatoes separately.

Place another pot on heat and add oil until hot.

Add chopped onions to the hot oil and season with turmeric and curry powder; cook for 2 minutes.

Add blended tomatoes to the pot and cook for 5-6 minutes to reduce water content.

Incorporate roughly chopped peppers and cook until water is fully reduced and oil starts to surface.

Add salt and stir for 2 minutes to incorporate seasoning.

Transfer cooked C feet and some beef into the sauce.

Add cream fish powder and cleaned fish; stir to combine and cook for 5-6 minutes on medium heat.

Add diced spinach in two batches, stirring to incorporate with the sauce.

If desired, add stock from the cooked C feet for juiciness; simmer for 2 minutes on high heat.

Turn off the heat and stir well before serving.

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