How to Make Tomato Stew

Instructions for making Tomato Stew:

• 8 –10 fresh tomatoes or 1 large tin of canned tomatoes
• 1 large onion
• 3 – 4 cloves garlic
• 1 small piece of ginger
• 2–3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1–1½ cups vegetable oil or palm oil
• Beef, goat meat, chicken, fish, or eggs
• Salt to taste
• Seasoning
• Spices & Flavor
• 1–2 teaspoons ground pepper or fresh blended pepper
• 1 bay leaf

1. Season meat with salt, garlic, ginger, onion, and pepper, then cook until tender, fry and set aside with the stock.
2. Blend tomatoes, onion, garlic, ginger, and fresh pepper until smooth.
3. Heat oil in a pot over medium heat and fry tomato paste until darkened and the oil separates.
4. Carefully add the blended tomato mixture to the pot and stir well.
5. Season with salt, seasoning cube, bay leaf, and herbs, then cook uncovered while stirring occasionally.
6. Allow the sauce to reduce and thicken until oil rises to the top.
7. Add cooked meat, smoked fish (if using), and a little stock, then stir to combine.
8. Simmer for 10–15 minutes until the stew is rich, well-flavored, and oil fully settles on top.
9. Taste, adjust seasoning, and remove from heat when done.

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