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South African Fish Stew Gemma Kerrie

South African Fish Stew Gemma Kerrie

A twist on the South African stew Gemma Kerrie that is usually cooked with beef, but we are using fish to makeover Gemma Kerrie stew for dinner in 30-minutes.


Fish Geema Kerrie Healthy South African Stew Recipe
Fish Geema Kerrie 

Fish Geema Kerrie South African Stew Recipe.

Ingredients
2 large fillet of any fish
2 large tomatoes, diced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ginger
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 hot chili pepper
2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 bay leaf
6 cups of water

Directions
In a large pot with a lid add all ingredients, cover, simmer for about 30 minutes, or until well cooked. Remove from heat, and serve with rice or roti bread. Fish Geema Kerrie is even more delicious the next day.


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The African Gourmet explores African food, history, and culture through recipes, folktales, and proverbs written for curious readers worldwide.

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