THE ULTIMATE GHANAIAN EGG STEW YOU MUST TRY | HOW TO MAKE EGG STEW | EGG SAUCE | STEW RECIPE

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats while sunflower oil is often less expensive.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with fewer calories, while banana peppers are milder and more affordable.

chicken or vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth can be lower in sodium, while water with seasoning is cost-effective.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Dried basil is a more accessible herb that can mimic some flavor notes.

Heat oil in a large skillet over low medium heat.

Season the oil with coriander seed, anise seed, dried rosemary, and bell pepper.

Add blended garlic and ginger paste and chopped onions; stir and cook for 5-7 minutes until fragrant.

Add tomato paste and cook down until ready.

Cover and let it cook for a while.

After 10 minutes, add chopped fresh tomatoes and powdered pepper; cover and cook for 5-10 minutes.

Add smoked mackerel and shrimp cube; season with salt and stir well.

Cover and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes.

Crack 8 eggs into the mixture without whisking; season with salt and gently stir to combine.

Cover and cook on low medium heat for about 5 minutes.

Stir again, add more onions for crunch, and cover to simmer until oil settles.

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