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Ata Dindin
Nigerian Sauces & Stews

Ata Dindin

Deeply fried Nigerian pepper sauce with a rich concentrated flavour.

⏱ 45 minutesCooking Time
🍽 5Servings
● MediumDifficulty

Ingredients

  • 5 red bell peppers
  • 4 ripe tomatoes
  • 3 scotch bonnet peppers
  • 2 large onions
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 500 g assorted meat
  • 1 tablespoon crayfish powder
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning powder
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

How to make it

  1. Boil meat with half an onion, salt and a little water until tender.
  2. Blend peppers and tomatoes coarsely.
  3. Heat oil and fry sliced onion until lightly golden.
  4. Add pepper mixture and cook uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes.
  5. Add crayfish, thyme, curry, seasoning and salt.
  6. Add cooked meat and a little stock.
  7. Continue frying gently until thick and glossy.
  8. Taste and serve.