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Nigerian Fried Pepper Stew

The classic Nigerian Fried Pepper Stew is a must-try African recipe that you will definitely enjoy!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course, Stew
Cuisine: African, Nigerian
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Servings: 6
Calories: 573kcal

Equipment

  • Pan
  • Spatula
  • Glass bowls

Ingredients

for the pepper sauce

  • 5 red bell peppers (medium-sized)
  • 2 scotch bonnets (small-sized)
  • 1 onion (small-sized)

for the stew

  • pepper sauce (see above list)
  • 4 tbsp palm oil
  • ½ cup stockfish (diced)
  • 2 cups assorted meat (cooked, diced)
  • 1 cup smoked turkey (diced)
  • ½ cup liquid stock
  • 1 tsp locust beans (Iru)
  • 1 tsp curry powder (optional)
  • ½ tsp mixed herbs (optional)
  • ½ tsp sea salt

Instructions

Make the pepper sauce.

  • Rinse and chop the bell peppers and onion.
  • Add the bell peppers, scotch bonnet and onion to the blender.
  • Blend the red bell peppers, scotch bonnet, and onion until you achieve a pulpy consistency.

Cook the stew.

  • Heat oil in a pan.
  • Add the pepper sauce and fry it for two minutes.
  • Season it with stock cubes, curry powder, mixed herbs, locust beans, and assorted meat liquid stock.
  • Cook it for 10 minutes.
  • Add the stockfish as an optional ingredient.
  • After 5 minutes, season it with sea salt.
  • Add assorted meat of your choice.
  • Incorporate smoked turkey and toss the meats into the sauce.
  • Let it cook for five more minutes before serving!

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Notes

  • Cook the assorted meat with the right herbs and spices and separate the liquid stock for African dishes.
  • Customize the flavors to your preferred slices.
  • Use other meat or seafood if preferred.