Garden Egg Stew
Fresh tomatoes, smoked titus fish and ground crayfish come together in this seafood β 65 minutes, 7 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 7 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and large pot. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's pescatarian β fish but no meat.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Wash the garden eggs, place them whole in a pot of water, and boil for about 10 to 15 minutes until soft, then drain, peel off the skins if tough, and mash them coarsely with a fork.
- Debone the smoked titus fish carefully, removing any bones, then flake the flesh and rinse it briefly in warm water to remove grit.
- Blend or pound the red bell peppers, tomatoes, and scotch bonnet with half of the onion into a coarse paste.
- Heat the palm oil in a pot over medium heat until it shimmers but does not smoke, then add the remaining sliced onion and fry for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the blended pepper mixture and fry for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring often, until the raw smell is gone and the oil rises to the surface.
- Stir in the mashed garden eggs, the flaked fish, and the ground crayfish, then add the seasoning cube and salt and mix well to combine.
- Lower the heat and simmer the stew for 8 to 10 minutes so the flavors meld, stirring occasionally, then taste and adjust the salt before serving hot with boiled yam, plantain, or rice.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet Β· Large pot Β· Saucepan Β· Blender
Ingredient substitutions
- Eggs
- ΒΌ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking) Β· 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg
Tips & common questions
How long does Garden Egg Stew take to make?
About 65 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 7 steps and 10 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of eggs?
Try ΒΌ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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Garden Egg Stew is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Boiled plantain and garden egg stew.jpg by Maame1Yaa, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.