The Perfect Step by Step Mbongo Tchobi Recipe. Cameroonian Black Stew for Beginners.

fish

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a plant-based protein that is more affordable.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil provides a similar flavor with lower cost.

bitter leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach is easier to find and less bitter.

seasoning cubes

🥗Healthier: homemade spice mix

💰Cheaper: salt

Homemade mixes can be healthier and more flavorful.

Slice the fresh ingredients including leeks, basil, tomatoes, Scotch bonnets, green onion, ginger, garlic, and onion.

Blend the sliced fresh ingredients with the burnt alligator pepper until smooth.

Add a little water to rinse the blender and mix in the blended ingredients with the dry ingredients except the cooking oil.

Mix well and control the amount of water based on desired thickness.

In a pot, heat cooking oil for about 1-2 minutes.

Add the fish to the pot and cover, cooking for about 20 minutes until the fish is cooked through.

Add approximately 1 cup of water to the pot and stir.

Cover the pot and let it cook, adding more water if desired.

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