Tomato Stew And Other Nigerian Stew Recipes
Website design By BotEap.comDifferent Nigerian stew recipes and how to make tomato stew.
Website design By BotEap.comThere are different types of stew recipes eaten in Nigeria, I am going to talk about the two very popular ones. You must know that stews in Nigeria are served along with other Nigerian foods like rice, yams, corn, beans, and many others.
Website design By BotEap.comI developed a special type of resemblance to Banga (soup) stew, a special type of popular Nigerian stew made by the Igbo people. There are three main tribes in Nigeria and like a hundred other minor tribes, most of these people have different recipes for the stew.
Website design By BotEap.comOver the years, as I tried to explore Nigerian foods more, I discovered so many recipes that I never thought existed. I discovered a kind of stew in Yoruba land that is only made with palm oil and dried peppers, this stew is served with a combination of bread and beans, a perfect combination for breakfast in Yoruba land.
Website design By BotEap.comI liked it while living in Lagos State.
Website design By BotEap.comThere are many other types of Nigerian stews; Igbo people make very delicious stew with palm fruits and other ingredients, I enjoyed overdosing on this delicious recipe during Christmas celebration, kind of my favorite stew in 2013.
Website design By BotEap.comBanga soup (ofe akwu), [as the people of Igbo call it] it can be made with simple ingredients that can be grown on the farm, which is why it is very popular in rural areas. The stew is made with palm fruits, olor leaves, langoustines and other ingredients.
Website design By BotEap.comSo I will focus more on the Nigerian Tomato Stew, which was my favorite stew of 2012. Tomato Stew is quite easy to make because almost all the ingredients used to make this delicious recipe can be found in all parts of the world. So if you don’t live in Nigeria, you can still make Tomato Stew and White Rice for dinner.
Website design By BotEap.comIngredients for tomato stew include
Website design By BotEap.comFresh Tomatoes (700ml Crushed)
Fresh Pepper (20ml ground)
Chicken wings (1.5kg)
Onions (2 bulbs)
Maggi Seasoning (2 cubes)
Thyme/curry (spices)
Peanut/vegetable oil (15cl)
Salt and pepper to taste. Website design By BotEap.comHere’s How To Make Tomato Stew In Nigeria Website design By BotEap.comStep 1
Boil the chicken wings with all the necessary ingredients, I like to use an onion bulb, a maggi cube, salt and a teaspoon of curry/thyme, it is advisable to boil the chicken with these ingredients if you want to end up with a very spicy stew. tasty. Boil the chicken wings for ten to fifteen minutes. Website design By BotEap.comCrush the tomatoes and the pepper together with a blender, also cut the onions and reserve in a bowl. Website design By BotEap.comStep 2
Fry the tomato/pepper in a separate pot or pan. Place pot on burner, heat for one minute before adding oil, heat for another minute and add sliced onions, stir for one minute before adding ground tomatoes/peppers. Stir and fry for the next ten to fifteen minutes until the tomato loses its sour taste due to frying. Website design By BotEap.comIt is advisable to stir from time to time while frying to avoid burning, the tomato turns black when left to burn and black is not exactly my favorite color for the stew. You need to exercise a bit of caution when preparing Nigerian food, Nigerian stew is no exception. Website design By BotEap.comLet’s continue with the process of making Nigerian Tomato Stew, the most popular Nigerian Stew recipe. Website design By BotEap.comStep 3
Add the Boiled Chicken to the fried tomato/pepper, add the sliced onions, Maggi seasoning, salt, thyme curry and any other spices you like. Stir everything together and bring to a boil for another five minutes. Website design By BotEap.comYou can also add vegetables, ribbed squash is best for tomato stew, Website design By BotEap.comYou have just made a delicious pot of Nigerian Tomato Stew, serve it with rice, yams or beans.
Fresh Pepper (20ml ground)
Chicken wings (1.5kg)
Onions (2 bulbs)
Maggi Seasoning (2 cubes)
Thyme/curry (spices)
Peanut/vegetable oil (15cl)
Salt and pepper to taste. Website design By BotEap.comHere’s How To Make Tomato Stew In Nigeria Website design By BotEap.comStep 1
Boil the chicken wings with all the necessary ingredients, I like to use an onion bulb, a maggi cube, salt and a teaspoon of curry/thyme, it is advisable to boil the chicken with these ingredients if you want to end up with a very spicy stew. tasty. Boil the chicken wings for ten to fifteen minutes. Website design By BotEap.comCrush the tomatoes and the pepper together with a blender, also cut the onions and reserve in a bowl. Website design By BotEap.comStep 2
Fry the tomato/pepper in a separate pot or pan. Place pot on burner, heat for one minute before adding oil, heat for another minute and add sliced onions, stir for one minute before adding ground tomatoes/peppers. Stir and fry for the next ten to fifteen minutes until the tomato loses its sour taste due to frying. Website design By BotEap.comIt is advisable to stir from time to time while frying to avoid burning, the tomato turns black when left to burn and black is not exactly my favorite color for the stew. You need to exercise a bit of caution when preparing Nigerian food, Nigerian stew is no exception. Website design By BotEap.comLet’s continue with the process of making Nigerian Tomato Stew, the most popular Nigerian Stew recipe. Website design By BotEap.comStep 3
Add the Boiled Chicken to the fried tomato/pepper, add the sliced onions, Maggi seasoning, salt, thyme curry and any other spices you like. Stir everything together and bring to a boil for another five minutes. Website design By BotEap.comYou can also add vegetables, ribbed squash is best for tomato stew, Website design By BotEap.comYou have just made a delicious pot of Nigerian Tomato Stew, serve it with rice, yams or beans.