EASY PALM OIL FISH STEW RECIPE || HOW TO MAKE SIMPLE PALM OIL STEW WITH FISH || FISH STEW RECIPE

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a similar flavor profile with fewer calories.

fresh fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative.

crayfish

🥗Healthier: dried shrimp

💰Cheaper: fish sauce

Dried shrimp adds umami without the cost of crayfish.

bitter leaf

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach is more accessible and retains similar nutrients.

Heat palm oil in a pot over medium heat until it becomes clear.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Blend bell peppers, scotch bonnet peppers, and tomatoes into a smooth paste.

Pour the blended mixture into the pot and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add seasoning cubes, salt, and thyme, mixing well.

Introduce the fresh fish gently into the pot, ensuring it's covered by the sauce.

Simmer for 15-20 minutes until the fish is cooked through.

Stir in crayfish and bitter leaf, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.

Adjust seasoning to taste, adding lemon juice if desired.

Serve hot with rice or yam.

Cooking Techniques

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