TILAPIA FISH STEW RECIPE: HOW TO COOK NIGERIAN PARTY FISH | Tasty Peppered Fish

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned fish is budget-friendly.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and is healthier, while sunflower oil is often less expensive.

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeño peppers

💰Cheaper: red chili flakes

Jalapeños offer heat with less intensity, while red chili flakes are widely available.

seasoning cubes

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: salt

A homemade blend can reduce sodium while enhancing flavor.

Marinate the tilapia fish with fish spice, curry powder, knorr stock cube, grated ginger, grated garlic, olive oil, and paprika.

Blend the red onion, bell pepper, and sweet peppers together to create a mixture.

In a pot, heat the cooking oil and sauté the 1/2 red onion until translucent.

Add the blended mixture to the pot and cook until softened.

Stir in the tomato paste, tomato puree, water, sugar, chili, and bay leaf, and bring to a simmer.

Add the marinated tilapia fish to the sauce, ensuring it is submerged.

Cover and cook until the fish is done, about 15-20 minutes.

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