Smoked catfish stew with vegetables

Directions

1. Wash the catfish then cut into large chunks.

2. Add 1l water to a large pot and bring to a boil.

3. Add the fish, bring to a simmer and cook as you prepare the vegetables.

4. Peel the garlic and onions then halve the chillies and remove the seeds.

5. Combine these ingredients in a food processor with the spring onions and tomatoes then crumble in the cube.

6. Process until you have a smooth sauce then pour this into a pot and bring to a boil.

7. Add the potatoes, aubergine (eggplant) slices and okra.

8. Stir well to coat in the sauce then bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover and cook gently for 15 minutes.

9. Now add the red palm oil and season to taste with salt.

10. Continue cooking the sauce mixture for 5 minutes.

11. Remove the okra, place in a bowl and purée with a wooden spoon then return to the sauce.

12. To serve, arrange the catfish on a bed of rice and pour over the sauce.

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