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Tasty Mackerel Fish Stew

Before we came to the UK, the most popular fish we used to eat in Uganda, was tilapia because it was in abundance as we have the lake victoria right there to supply the Country with all sorts of fish.
On relocating to the Uk, I carried on cooking tilapia but, the major problem I had was removing the bones for all the children as they were too young to do it themselves. I then went on to try out mackerel as the prices were quite reasonable.
Mackerel truly saved my life! I realised that deboning it was so easy it doesn't have too many bones. Besides, the fish is full of meat. The whole family enjoy eating mackerel and it is cost effective.
Gutting is a job that has to be done because you know, you will enjoy consuming it at the end. Therefore, embrace it.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: International
Ingredients Equipment Method Video

Ingredients
  

Fish Stew
  • 3 Mackerel
  • 1 tin chopped tomatoes
  • 3 medium carrots
  • 2 medium bell peppers
  • 2 medium onions
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika

Equipment

  • kitchen knife
  • Chopping board
  • A bowl or plate for chopped vegetables

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gut, wash the fish and cut them into 3 to 4 pieces each
  2. Chop the onions
  3. Wash the vegetables and set aside
The cooking
  1. Heat up the oil in a saucepan
  2. Fry the onions until golden brown
  3. Crush the garlic, add and fry for a few seconds
  4. Add curry powder and mix
  5. Add the tomatoes and mix
  6. Add the paprika and black pepper and mix well
  7. Cover the saucepan with the lead and leave it to cook for 10 minutes
  8. Add the fish, mix and cook for 10 minutes
  9. Add the vegetables, mix gently and cover. Leave it to cook for 10 minutes
  10. Check and taste
  11. Turn off the fire and serve with either rice, sweet potatoes, or boiled plantain
  12. Enjoy.

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