Ever tasted African stewed Potatoes? Here’s how to make it.
This lovely delicacy is a one-pot dish that is enough to feed a whole family
African stewed potatoes are potatoes that are completely immersed in a vegetable, onion and tomato sauce.
This is a dish that is very simple and tasty, it also doesn’t take time to make.
Cooking time
40 minutes
Recipe category
Main Dish
Recipe cuisine
African Dish
Cooking method
Boiling
Recipe Yield
5 servings
Ingredients
2.5 pounds russet potatoes
0.5 cup canola oil
1.5 pound smoked turkey
1 medium onion
4 tomatoes chopped
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon Chicken bouillon
2 cups water or chicken broth
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 scotch bonnet pepper optional
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup sliced carrots
1 medium bell pepper green or red chopped
Salt to taste
Instructions
- Peel potatoes and cut them into big chunks. Place in water to prevent discolouration.
- Heat canola oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until hot.
- Add the smoked turkey, sauté with onions in the oil for 3-4 minutes, stirring often and scraping any browned bits off the bottom of the pot.
- Add tomatoes, cayenne pepper, paprika, Maggie (bouillon) and cook stirring for about 5-7 minutes.
- Throw in the potatoes, water and let it simmer, for about 5-7 minutes. Then add carrots and bell pepper, continue cooking until potatoes are tender. You may have to stir occasionally to prevent burns.
- Adjust for seasonings and serve.