Cookbook:Nigerian Tomato Stew
| Nigerian Tomato Stew | |
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| Category | Nigerian recipes |
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Cookbook | Ingredients | Recipes
Nigerian tomato stew is a dish among all ethnic groups in Nigeria. It is commonly used as a component in a variety of dishes, such as rice and beans.
Ingredients edit
- Fresh plum tomatoes, puréed to a paste
- Tomato paste, thinned with a small amount of water
- Groundnut oil
- Onion, chopped
- Thyme (optional)
- Pepper (optional)
- Curry (optional)
Procedure edit
- Cook the puréed tomatoes and tomato paste in a pot over low heat until most of the water has evaporated.
- Combine the oil, onions, and cooked tomato puree in a mixing bowl. Transfer the mixture to a pot, and fry over low heat until the oil separates out and it no longer tastes like raw tomato.
- Discard the excess vegetable oil on the surface. Stir in the thyme, pepper, and curry powder if using.
- Serve the stew or use in other recipes.