Fish Stew Kenya Style

I was craving some whole fish and though in Kenya we mainly deep fry our fish before stewing, personally i prefer not to plus it is much healthier and still as tasty without the extra oil. I used red snapper for this recipe but you can easily use tilapia, rock-cod, kingfish the choice is yours. Ask your fish monger to scale and cut it for you in large chunks but if you want to practice removing the scales from the skin then by all means buy the fish whole and do it yourself at home. I prefer to have the fishmonger do it, saves me on time when it comes to preparing the dish.
Ingredients: serves 2
- 1 large whole fish (washed,Cut into chunks, patted dry)
- salt and black pepper (to season the fish-to taste)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large onion(chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (grated)
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 fresh chili
- 4 medium-large ripe tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp royco
- 1 heaped tbsp of dhania
Method:
- In a deep man heat oil and fry onions until soft
- Add the ginger,garlic,chili and fry until fragrant (do not brown)
- Add the chopped tomatoes, salt stir and simmer for about 5 minutes or until tomatoes are soft
- Add the royco stir, then add the water stir well cover, with a lid and simmer for another 5 minutes
- In the meantime, season your fish with salt and black pepper but remember to use sparingly as stew is already seasoned.
- Add the fish cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until fish is cooked through.
- Sprinkle the dhania on top and serve.
- Enjoy with ugali/rice/chapati/mash you decide and some greens.
Note: Royco is a Kenyan brand of mixed spices with some flour as a thickener. You can omit the royco and use a tsp of tomato paste and 1 tbsp of flour to thicken the sauce which you would still add at step 4. You could also add some curry powder or fish masala. You can also use a couple of small sized fish and have everyone allocated their own fish.
i loved this …. great recipe
great recipe!! really liked it.
The fish looks appetising….. Really great am trying out this recipe
I hope you do it was delicious
Good piece for a young Man learning to cook
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I loved this. No more frying first n its pretty fast to make.
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great wasn’t sure on how to cook fresh fish but now I’m good to go, thank you
Thank you Mellosimeon …I am glad you found my whole fish post useful. I appreciate the feedback.
tried the recipe it turned out great! thank you
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Hey am a horrible cook and today your recipe change that.that was amazing
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I’m in Germany but i surprise my boyfriend with this recipe this weekend.Thanks Sheena?
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I’m in Germany but i surprise my boyfriend with this recipe this weekend.Thanks Sheena?
Aaaaw thanks a bunch Vee… WOW! all the way from Germany…. talk about across the border… so glad you both enjoyed the recipe?
super nice..thanks alot
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The Dish Looks Appetising I Am Falling In Love Wth The Recipe
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Lovely..am establishing a fish only restaurant.. and this is quite encouraging,simple and yummy
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Best fish recipe I’ve found online…very simple too
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