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    PUBLISHED: Nov 4, 2016 · UPDATED: Sep 26, 2018 by Precious · This post may contain affiliate links · 33 Comments

    CAMEROONIAN FISH STEW

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    Oh man, this Cameroonian fish stew is so bomb.com that I had to change the planned recipe for the day and share it first. Because somebody somewhere reading this needs to get into their kitchen and make this tomato stew which will live happily ever with their boiled rice. Or boiled plantains. Or boiled yams. Or even bread!

    cameroon-fish-stew-recipe

    This is how the fish stew happens chez moi. Picture this: well-marinated fish slices grilled in the oven.

    grilled-tilapia

    Ahh! This is that point of the cooking where I pick one and feed myself. You can fry it instead if you like but I think grilling in the oven is better because it keeps all the extra oil away and I don't also have to deal with horrifying splashes from the oil that result when the fish is frying (hello blistered hand!). Alternately, you can just put your marinated fish slices into the pot sans frying or grilling. But I love grilling in the oven or frying because it makes the fish much firmer so it doesn't break easily in the pot of stew.

    We are still on our picturing journey, amiright? Now picture this: a rich tomato sauce "aromalised" with onions, garlic, white pepper and um, love.

    cameroon-tomato-sauce

    I know, I know. The word, " aromalised" doesn't exist. Google just told me that now. But sometimes I find that the only way I can say what I want to say is by creating a new word. I'll pray about it.

    Now picture this: The tomato sauce and the fish come together in a perfect culinary marriage and sizzle together. Hmmm. Gimme some boiled rice!

    cameroon-fish-stew

    This fish, swimming in a rich tomato sauce aka fish stew is slightly sweet because all those fried tomatoes lend some sweetness to it. Yet it is savoury and spicy. Ladies and gentlemen, if you have never made a tomato-based fish stew or it's been long since you made some, now is the time to go make a gigantic pot of fish stew.

    P.S I'm not gonna lie. On some days when I don't feel like going through all the fish grilling and tomato frying thing I just dump all blended ingredients together with the raw fish, seasoning and oil into the pot. I cook them together and it tastes amazing!

    P.P.S I resume shooting for my YouTube channel today and I'm so EXCITED. I just discovered that YouTube made my channel URL easily memorable. It is www.youtube.com/preciouskitchen. Thank you, YouTube! Please subscribe if you haven't done so yet. So many foodie goodies coming your way!

    Recipe

    Fish stew done the Cameroonian way

    Cameroonian Fish Stew

    This fish, swimming in a rich tomato sauce aka fish stew is slightly sweet because all those fried tomatoes lend some sweetness to it. Yet it is savoury and spicy. 
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Cameroonian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 654kcal
    Author: Precious

    Ingredients

    • 2 white fish of choice I used tilapia
    • 8 medium tomatoes
    • 1 14 oz can tomato sauce or paste
    • 1 large onion
    • 1 cup vegetable oil
    • 4 garlic cloves
    • ½ inch ginger
    • 2 stems basil (optional)
    • ½ teapoon white pepper
    • 1 teaspoon curry powder (optional)
    • 3 cubes Maggi
    • Salt to taste
    • 2 hot peppers (habaneros- optional)

    Instructions

    • Peel garlic and ginger then blend together with white pepper, half of the onion and half of the basil (if using).
    • Clean fish and cut into slices. Then sprinkle a little salt and rub a tablespoon of the spice blend in stage 1 all over the fish slices. 
    • Allow to marinate for 30 minutes if possible or just grill(or fry) right away. To grill, grease a baking tray place fish slices on top and grill in a 350 degrees F OVEN (176 degrees C). To fry, heat half a litre of oil in a slightly deep pan on medium high. Then fry fish slices in.
    • Alternately, you could skip grilling or frying and place your uncooked fish slices in the tomato sauce to cook.
    • To make the tomato sauce: blend fresh tomatoes. Slice the other half of onion. Then heat one cup of oil in a pot over medium high heat and sauté the onions until tender. Next add in the blended tomatoes and fry until acidity is almost all lost. Add in tomato sauce or paste and fry for and additional five minutes, stirring all the time. Then add in the spice blend, curry powder and hot pepper (if using) and let them cook together for about two minutes.
    • Add a cup of water to the tomato sauce, salt to taste (about a teaspoon will do) and the seasoning cubes (Maggi). You could add more water here if you want your stew to be lighter.
    • Now put in all the fish slices and let that cook together with the stew for about 5 minutes. Let it cook for 5 more minutes if you put the fish in raw.
    • If you choose to use basil, which is absolutely to die for, this is the time to chop some and sprinkle over your stew.
    • Turn off the heat and enjoy with some boiled rice, plantains or white yam. This stew will taste even better the next day after the fish must have absorbed the flavours of the tomato sauce.

    Notes

    I made this fish stew with tilapia but you could use other kinds of fish like mackerel or croaker.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 654kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 32g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 708mg | Potassium: 1218mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 2559IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Welcome to my core! I am Precious Nkeih, the recipe developer and writer right here on my blog, Precious Core. My goal is to show you insanely delicious recipes you can replicate in your kitchen. And I love to tell stories too. Hope you find recipes here that will make cooking easier for you! Check me out on YouTube at YouTube.com/PreciousKitchen.

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    Comments

    1. Ope says

      November 04, 2016 at 5:36 pm

      Thanks precious and I enjoy that print button too.

      Nice delicacy

      Reply
      • Precious says

        November 04, 2016 at 11:47 pm

        Thanks Ope!

        Reply
    2. Oyeniran Adeyinka says

      November 04, 2016 at 4:55 pm

      Uh. This is really lovely. Thanks for sharing the printable format and for sharing your story with the business mind magazine. Dont forget the planned recipe for the day... Grinning

      Reply
      • Precious says

        November 04, 2016 at 11:44 pm

        I sure won't forget, Oyeniran!
        Thanks for stopping by!!

        Reply
    3. Bola says

      November 05, 2016 at 9:41 am

      Nice one there, I prefer grilling cos it's less stressful. Frying fishes frightens me o, with the all the splashing.
      Happy eating Precious, chop remain o.

      Reply
      • Precious says

        November 05, 2016 at 8:00 pm

        Ha Bola, frying fish can be a nightmare sometimes. Thank God for ovens!
        Your own dey inside fridge o.

        Reply
    4. Pamela Orock says

      November 05, 2016 at 12:34 pm

      God bless u Precious

      Reply
      • Precious says

        November 05, 2016 at 8:11 pm

        God bless you too, dear.

        Reply
    5. Jessica Hugo says

      November 05, 2016 at 3:01 pm

      That's how you keep making people salivate w'out even sending the food over as a gift. *rolling eyes* lol. This is really really nice precious.

      http://Jessicahugoinspire.com

      Reply
      • Precious says

        November 05, 2016 at 8:10 pm

        Don't worry Jess, one day we may meet and share some of this food. A girl can dream, right?

        Reply
    6. Cheechee says

      November 05, 2016 at 5:48 pm

      I will try grilling but I fry with a lid over my pan playing hide and seek with whatever is inside.lol!!

      http://www.CheecheeLIVE.com

      Reply
      • Precious says

        November 05, 2016 at 8:12 pm

        Hahahaha serious hide and seek!

        Reply
    7. Tega Enai says

      November 06, 2016 at 3:16 am

      Dear Precious,
      Which day will I have the privilege of eating your delicacies.??

      A salivating reader

      Tega Enai Blog
      Fashion| Lifestyle | Everything In Between

      Reply
      • Precious says

        November 07, 2016 at 8:23 pm

        One day, Tega. One day!

        Reply
    8. sharon says

      November 06, 2016 at 10:47 am

      That looks so delicious and I haven't had my dinner yet. Will try your recipe one of these days!
      http://www.cozyzen.com

      Reply
      • Precious says

        November 07, 2016 at 8:25 pm

        Please let me know how it goes, Sharon.

        Reply
    9. Tessy says

      November 06, 2016 at 7:51 pm

      Nice one Precious, this looks delicious and yummy! I like grilling/steaming the fish in a different pot for a while before adding it to the stew but which ever way, it always comes out delicious.

      Hope you are doing great? I've been away for a while, been extremely busy..Warm regards.

      https://www.tessyonyia.com

      Reply
      • Precious says

        November 07, 2016 at 8:27 pm

        I'm good, Tessy! Hope you are too. It's been so long.

        Reply
    10. Elika says

      November 07, 2016 at 2:17 am

      IT LOOK SO YUMMY..WILL TRY THIS AT HOME

      http://www.fashvo.com

      Reply
      • Precious says

        November 07, 2016 at 8:30 pm

        Please let me know how it goes, Elika.

        Reply
    11. Kewrites says

      November 07, 2016 at 11:21 am

      That looks really yummy, who will not like to make fish stew after this recipe? Oya fish stew here I come.

      Reply
      • Precious says

        November 07, 2016 at 8:56 pm

        Thanks dear. Enjoy your fish stew.

        Reply
    12. Zinny says

      November 07, 2016 at 11:56 am

      I don't even like fish, but your pictures are so tempting lol. I may just try this soon haha.

      http://www.zinnyfactor.com

      Reply
      • Precious says

        November 07, 2016 at 8:58 pm

        Awww Zinny, it's worth trying!

        Reply
    13. Parvine Dohya says

      September 10, 2018 at 6:28 am

      You're really an inspiration to many. thanks much for the cooking tips. you're the best👍

      Reply
      • Precious says

        September 10, 2018 at 11:02 am

        Thank you so much, Parvine!

        Reply
    14. Moi says

      October 21, 2018 at 9:48 am

      Dear sweet Precious
      Do you think this recipe would work in a crock pot ?

      Reply
      • Precious Nkeih says

        October 21, 2018 at 1:26 pm

        Hi dear, I am sure that will work though I have never tried it. Please let me know if you try it.

        Reply
    15. Lum olga says

      November 02, 2018 at 4:04 pm

      M just soo happy to learn alot from u God bless u and more grace ND strength to u as u continue to tich us

      Reply
      • Precious says

        November 04, 2018 at 7:28 pm

        Hi Lum, it is such a blessing to be able to help. God bless you.

        Reply
    16. Quinvis Quinvis says

      January 10, 2019 at 4:55 am

      Wow, all d explanations are just so easy to understand and make good use of it. Whatabout when the tomatoes is still stinky, what can be done

      Reply
    17. Mokam Synthia says

      June 12, 2019 at 11:13 am

      I tried this recipe and I fell in love with the new wonderful smell it emanated, thanks mummy Precious

      Reply

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