Tomato Stew

Ingredients

• Fresh tomatoes
• Red bell peppers
• Scotch bonnet peppers
• Onions
• Vegetable oil
• Tomato paste (optional for richer color)
• Chicken, beef, or fish
• Garlic
• Ginger
• Seasoning cubes
• Salt
• Thyme
• Curry powder
• Water or stock

Preparation

1. Wash and blend:
   • Fresh tomatoes
   • Red bell peppers
   • Scotch bonnet peppers
   • Onions
2. Boil the blended mixtures untill the water reduces and it becomes thick, Set aside.
3. Wash and season your meat (beef/chicken/fish) with:
   • salt
   • Seasoning cubes
   • Onions
   Cook untill tender and keep the stock.
4. Slice extra onions for frying.

Cooking Steps

1. Heat vegetable oil in a pot.
2. Add sliced onions and fry until soft.
3. Add the boiled tomato mix and fry well.
4. Fry until:
   • Water dries up
   • Oil begins to separate (very important)
5. Add:
   • Seasoning cubes
   • Salt
   • Curry
   • Thyme
6. Add cooked meat or fish.
7. Add a little meat stock to adjust consistency.
8. Stir and allow to simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Stew is ready when oil floats on top and taste is rich.