How To Make Angolan Croaker Fish Stew | Calulu (africa's Tastiest Dish!)

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat profile.

dried fish

🥗Healthier: fresh fish

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Fresh fish can be lighter and more flavorful.

okra

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: zucchini

Green beans provide a similar texture.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale is nutrient-dense and maintains a similar flavor.

Soak eggplants in water.

Prepare croaker fish marinated with garlic, salt, vinegar, and olive oil.

Heat cooking oil in a pan at minimal temperature.

Add onions and mix well, cooking until softened.

Add peeled tomatoes and cook for about 5 minutes, checking for doneness.

Add salt and mix well.

Add fish one by one and cook for about 15-20 minutes without adding water.

Add eggplants (4 medium-sized) to the pan.

Mix cornstarch with 1 glass of room temperature water and pour into the pan to thicken the stew.

Gently shake the pan to avoid breaking the fish.

Add palm oil to taste and mix gently on top.

Boil spinach in a separate pot with a bit of oil and water, pressing down to cook evenly.

Boil okra directly in water until slimy and soft, then add to the fish.

Mix water with Cava flour and add to the dish.

Cook for about 10 minutes at low temperature until ready.

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