RCI-SF.005.0070.001
West African Groundnut Catfish Stew
A Catfish recipe.
Prep20 min
Cook180 min
Total200 min
Servings4
Difficultyadvanced
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons
- onions2 mediumsliced
- mild green chili pepper1 unitdiced
- red bell pepper1 unitcut into ½-inch strips
- eggplant1 smallcut into 1-inch cubes
- garlic cloves2 unitminced
- 1 teaspoon
- ½ teaspoon
- ½ teaspoon
- 1¾ cups
- yams2 smallcut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ cup
- 1 cup
- U.S. farm-raised catfish fillets4 unitcut into 2-inch cubes
- fresh okra½ poundsliced (or 1 10-ounce package frozen cut okra, thawed)
- 1 unit
Method
1
Heat the peanut or vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté until softened and translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
2
Stir in the minced garlic, diced green chili pepper, and red bell pepper strips. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the peppers begin to soften.
3
Add the eggplant cubes and stir well to combine with the other vegetables. Cook for 3-4 minutes to allow the eggplant to start softening.
4
Sprinkle the salt, white pepper, and cayenne pepper over the vegetables and stir to distribute the seasonings evenly. Cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
5
Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Add the yam cubes and cook for 8-10 minutes until the yams are partially tender.
6
In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter and hot water until smooth and well combined. Slowly pour this mixture into the pot, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
7
Add the catfish cubes to the pot and stir gently to distribute them evenly throughout the stew. Return to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes until the catfish is just cooked through and the yams are fully tender.
8
Stir in the fresh okra (or thawed frozen okra) and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the okra is heated through and slightly softened. Add hot pepper sauce to taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
9
Serve the stew hot in bowls, ensuring each serving contains fish, vegetables, and plenty of the rich peanut-based broth.