Authentic Flavors
Tomato Stew
A rich, flavorful, and vibrant tomato-based stew, perfect for serving with rice, yam, or bread. A staple in many households, this recipe is both hearty and delicious.
Fresh Produce & Proteins
The heart of your stew.
Tomatoes & Peppers
8 large fresh tomatoes, 8 large red bell peppers (tatashe), and 5 large scotch bonnet peppers.
Meat or Fish
1kg of your preferred meat (chicken, turkey, etc.) or fish.
Aromatics
3 medium onions, 1 piece of ginger, and 4 cloves of garlic.
Pantry & Spices
Flavor and seasoning essentials.
Base & Oil
3 tbsp tomato paste, 375ml vegetable oil, and 4 cups of water.
Spices
2 tsp curry powder, 2 tsp dried thyme, 3 bay leaves, and 150g pepper.
Seasoning
4 seasoning cubes and 3 tsp salt (adjust to taste).
Interactive Preparation Method
Wash the meat and season with cubes, thyme, curry, onions, and salt. Cook until tender, then fry or grill if desired.
Blend fresh tomatoes, peppers, onions, ginger, and garlic until smooth. Boil the mixture for 10–15 minutes.
Fry tomato paste in oil for 3–5 minutes, then add the boiled pepper mixture and fry until the oil separates.
Add spices, meat stock, and meat or fish. Simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together perfectly.