How To Make The Best Gambian 🇬🇲 Fish Stew | Chew Dainne | No Other Way | Dada's FoodCrave Kitchen

groundnut paste

🥗Healthier: peanut butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Peanut butter provides a similar nutty flavor, while sunflower seed butter is often more affordable.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while canned tuna is a budget-friendly alternative.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats, while canola oil is often less expensive.

fresh vegetables

🥗Healthier: frozen vegetables

💰Cheaper: canned vegetables

Frozen vegetables retain nutrients and are often more affordable.

Wash macra fish with lemon and salt

Season fish with salt and let it sit in the fridge for 45 minutes to 1 hour

Blend onions, bell pepper, garlic, ginger, pimento pepper, and plum tomatoes until combined

Heat oil in a pot and fry the seasoned fish until golden brown

In the same pot, add sliced onions and fry until translucent, about 5 minutes

Add tomato paste to the onions and cook until browned

Pour in the blended ingredients and mix gently

Add seasoning to taste, including Cajun seasoning, thyme, and bay leaves

Simmer the stew until all ingredients are well combined and flavors meld

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