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Gambian Catfish Stew (Chew i Kong)

Cooking Ingredients:

1) 4 large cuts of smoked catfish

2) 3 medium onions

3) 4 tbsp of tomato paste

4) 2 bay leaves

5) 2 cups oil

6) 3 gloves garlic

7) 2 carrots

8) 1 large tomato

9) 1 medium cassava

10) 1/2 small cabbage

11) Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Method:

1) Wash Catfish thoroughly with hot water & lime.

2) Blend onions and chopped tomatoes.

3) Fry blended onion mixture with tomato paste for 5 minutes.

4) Then add 5 cups of water and seasonings.

5) Insert Catfish and vegetables and bring to boil.

6) When almost cooked, reduce heat and re-season to taste.

7) Cover partly with lid and leave to simmer slowly. Serve with plain, boiled rice.

*Serves 4 people