Curried Saltfish Stew

saltfish

🥗Healthier: fresh cod

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Fresh cod is lower in sodium and canned tuna is more affordable.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: curry paste

Turmeric offers health benefits and curry paste can be less expensive.

Start by preparing the saltfish; you can use boneless saltfish for quicker preparation.

Chop frozen scallions and add them to heated vegetable oil in a pot to burn them slightly.

Add curry powder to the pot with the scallions and mix well.

Next, add chopped garlic and ginger to the pot, ensuring not to burn the garlic.

Prepare boiling water on the stovetop or using an electric kettle to have hot water ready.

Add chopped tomatoes and onion to the pot and stir everything together.

Boil the saltfish in water for 10-15 minutes; as soon as it starts boiling, drain the water immediately to reduce saltiness.

Mix in peanuts with a little flour to create a dough-like consistency, if desired.

Add hot water to the mixture in the pot; it should start boiling again immediately.

Let the mixture simmer for at least 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

After simmering, prepare the flaked saltfish and incorporate it into the pot with the other ingredients.

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