Nigerian Fish Stew

Ingredients

• 1 kg firm fish such as croaker or tilapia
• 5 plum tomatoes
• 4 red bell peppers
• 2 scotch bonnet peppers
• 2 onions
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 2 seasoning cubes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup fish stock

How to make it

1. Clean the fish and cut into serving pieces.
2. Season lightly with salt and thyme.
3. Blend tomatoes, peppers and one onion.
4. Shallow fry or grill the fish briefly until firm; do not cook it to dryness.
5. Heat oil and sauté chopped onion.
6. Add tomato paste and fry for 2 minutes.
7. Add blended pepper and tomato and cook for 15 minutes until thick.
8. Add curry, seasoning, salt and fish stock.
9. Gently place the fish pieces into the sauce.
10. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes without vigorous stirring.
11. Taste and adjust seasoning.