Smoked fish stew ( SOUPOU KONKO)

fresh fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu is a great vegetarian alternative, while canned fish is budget-friendly.

fish stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Vegetable broth maintains flavor while being lighter.

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños provide heat with less intensity, while bell peppers are milder.

Add red palm oil to the pot.

Add 4 cloves of garlic and 2 chopped onions to the pot.

Mash the tomatoes and add them to the pot.

Add tomato paste with a little water to help it cook.

Add cassava first as it takes longer to cook.

Add green onions to the pot.

Prepare the small fish by removing inedible parts.

Cover the fish with water in the pot.

Add remaining vegetables: potatoes and garden egg.

Add okra (optional) and hot peppers to the pot.

Season with salt to taste and add any bouillon cubes if desired.

Add fresh basil to the soup, removing it at the end if preferred.

Cooking Techniques

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