NIGERIAN FRIED PARTY STEW - ASSORTED PEPPERED MEATS

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier, while sunflower oil is often less expensive.

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños provide heat with fewer calories, while bell peppers are a milder, cost-effective option.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork can be a more affordable protein.

prawns

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu offers a plant-based protein, and canned tuna is budget-friendly.

Roast the red bell peppers until charred to mimic the smokiness of firewood.

Blend the roasted peppers, tomatoes, garlic, and ginger into a smooth paste.

Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Pour the blended mixture into the pot and cook until reduced and oil begins to separate, about 10-15 minutes.

Stir in chopped scotch bonnet peppers, bouillon cubes, salt, curry powder, and thyme.

Add assorted meats and cook until browned and tender, about 20-30 minutes depending on the meat.

Incorporate the tomato paste and simmer until well combined and cooked through.

Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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