Gboma DessiSpinach and Smoked Fish Stew
Gboma dessi is a Togolese leafy stew prepared in several ways with meat, seafood, or smoked fish. This version combines spinach, tomato, red palm oil, and smoked fish.
Prep
20m
Cook
35m
Serves
4
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- Liberia
- Togo
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Ingredients
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Stew
- 400gSpinach (finely chopped)
- 300gTomato (finely chopped)
- 150gOnion (finely chopped)
- 10gGarlic (crushed)
- 1pcsScotch Bonnet Chili (crushed)
- 80mlRed Palm Oil
- 250gSmoked Fish (bones and skin removed, flaked)
- 8gSalt
- 300mlWater
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Method
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- 01
Wash the spinach thoroughly, drain, and chop coarsely.
- 02
Heat the red palm oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes.
- 03
Stir in the garlic and Scotch bonnet chili, then add the tomato and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until reduced.
- 04
Add the smoked fish and water and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 05
Stir in the spinach and salt. Cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until the spinach is tender and the stew is thick.
- 06
Taste for seasoning and serve hot.
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