How to Cook A Proper Party Stew Base |Nigerian Party Stew Base Recipe, Smooth and Flavorful 💯

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: palm oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while palm oil is traditional and cost-effective.

chicken or beef

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based option, while chicken thighs are more affordable than breasts.

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: red chili flakes

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

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried oregano

Dried oregano can mimic the aromatic quality of bay leaves.

Drain liquid from tomato sauce using a strainer until thick and dry.

Prepare red bell pepper by cleaning and removing seeds.

Blend red bell pepper, green chili, onions, garlic, ginger, and a little water until smooth.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot that was previously used to fry turkey.

Add diced onions to the hot oil and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.

Add curry powder and dry thyme to the onions and fry for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Incorporate tomato paste into the oil and cook for 15 minutes on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.

Add the blended pepper mix to the cooked tomato paste and fry for 10 minutes.

Stir in the drained tomato sauce and mix well, then cover and cook on low-medium heat for 50-60 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

After 50 minutes, add seasoning powder, curry powder, and dry thyme, and stir.

Cover and cook for another 10 minutes before turning off the heat and scooping out excess oil.

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