Mbongo Tchobi
Mbongo Tchobi is a spicy Cameroonian black stew. This stew is caracterised by its color, strong flavor, and taste. It can be eaten with yam, plantain, rice, or another side dish of your choice.
Ingredients
- 2 fish
- 2 seeds of Pebe (African nutmeg )
- 4 seeds of country onion
- 30 seeds of Njansa
- 2 big fresh tomatoes
- 1 big onion
- 6 garlic cloves
- 3 spring onions
- 2 tbsp mbongo tchobi mix
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 1 hot pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp salt
- 200 ml oil
- 700 ml water
- 2 Odjom leaves or bay leaves
Instructions
- Clean the fish and cut it into pieces, salt it, and place it on the side.
- Put the Pebe, country onion, and Djansang in a small pot, add water and let them boil for a while to soften them.
- Meanwhile, cut the tomatoes and put them in a blender, add the onion, garlic, spring onions, Mbongo Tchobi mix, and white pepper.
- Now add the previously boiled Pebe, country onion, and Ndjansang to the blender. blend them with the necessary amount of water.
- Pour the blended mixture into a large pot and let it cook under medium heat until the water disappears from the pot. Remember to stir regularly to avoid burning.
- Pour in the rest of the water, the cleaned fish, the Odjom leaves (bay leaves), and salt. Let cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. While stirring, if the stew is too heavy, add a little water to lighten it.
- Taste the sauce, add salt if necessary. This stew can be accompanied by plantain, yam, rice, or cassava.