HOW TO COOK STOCKFISH TOMATOES PEPPER SAUCE RECIPE/ PEPPERED STOCKFISH RECIPE NIGERIAN FOOD

stockfish

💰Cheaper: dried fish

Dried fish is more affordable and still provides a similar flavor profile.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor, while canola oil is less expensive.

Wash stockfish thoroughly.

Add seasoning cubes to the stockfish, do not add salt.

Cover and cook stockfish for about 1 hour on the stove until very soft.

Prepare the stew by blending tomatoes, garlic, scotch bonnet peppers, red onion, and yellow onion until crushed but not completely smooth.

Add the blended mixture to a pot and cook for 5-7 minutes.

Add vegetable oil to the pot and allow it to cook together for about 5 minutes.

Introduce the cooked stockfish into the pot with the sauce, mixing gently.

Add a pinch more seasoning cubes if desired, but avoid oversalting due to the salt in the stockfish.

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