How to make stew fish - Episode 52

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is more affordable.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: serrano pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with less intensity, while serrano peppers are generally less expensive.

Blend 2 pimento peppers, 2 cloves of garlic, 1 small hot pepper, 5 leaves of thyme, and 1 scallion to make green seasoning.

Chop 4 multicolored bell peppers into small bite-sized pieces, and set aside.

Prepare 1 cup of frozen okra (or fresh if available), 1 medium tomato chopped, and 1 medium onion chopped.

Heat 2 tbsp of vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat.

Add the blended green seasoning and sauté for a minute.

Add 4 tbsp of ketchup to the pot and cook with the onions for about 2 minutes.

Combine all the chopped vegetables and seasoning in the pot.

Add 2 cups of hot water to the pot and cover; cook until the vegetables are very tender.

Season 5 slices of bluefish with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Heat 1 cup of vegetable oil in a separate pan over medium heat for frying.

Fry the fish until golden brown on both sides, then remove and set aside.

Add the cooked fish to the pot with the tender vegetables and cook for about 5 minutes.

Plate the stew fish and serve.

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