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One-Pot Spicy Kivu Fish Stew

One-pot spicy Kivu fish stew unique flavor is due to the spices, vegetables and traditional maize meal. Eat one-pot spicy Kivu fish stew with fufu, injera bread or any type of bread.

In coastal and lake communities across Africa, fishing is a way of life and vital to providing incomes and nutrition. 

Africa’s waters are rich in fish of all varieties and fish is the cheapest source of animal protein. This one pot easy-to-make African fish stew owes its unique flavor to the spices, vegetables, and traditional maize meal.

One-Pot Spicy Kivu Fish Stew


Ingredients
One-pot spicy Kivu fish stew unique flavor is due to the spices, vegetables and traditional maize meal.
One-Pot Spicy Kivu Fish Stew

2 fillet any white fish

4 cups fresh spinach

2 cups shredded cabbage

2 large diced tomatoes

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 teaspoon hot pepper

1 teaspoon salt

5 cups vegetable broth

½ cup maize meal or cornmeal


Directions
Add all ingredients into a large pot and simmer 20 minutes. Serve warm with fufu, injera bread or any type of bread.
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