ASSORTED MEAT STEW | How To Make Nigerian Stew | NIGERIAN FOOD COOKING

assorted meats

🥗Healthier: lean chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork is often more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and is healthier, while canola is budget-friendly.

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños provide heat, while bell peppers are milder and cheaper.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: dried thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme adds flavor without calories, while oregano is a cost-effective substitute.

Add chopped onions to the pot of assorted meat.

Add all ingredients including ginger, thyme, curry, salt, seasoning cubes, and bay leaves to the pot.

Pour in water and mix well.

Cook the assorted meat for about 30 minutes.

Heat palm oil in a separate pot briefly to avoid smoke.

Add chopped onions and blended peppers (not too smooth) to the heated palm oil.

Mix well and add the cooked assorted meat.

Pour in the meat stock from boiling the meat.

Add thyme, curry, salt, bay leaves, and seasoning cubes to the pot.

Cover and cook until the liquid dries up, about 35 minutes.

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