Mauritanian Fish And Vegetable Stew

Mauritanian Fish and Vegetable Stew is a traditional dish from Mauritania that is packed with flavor and nutrition. This hearty stew is perfect for a cozy family dinner or for entertaining guests.

Mauritanian Fish And Vegetable Stew

Ingredients

  • 1 lb white fish fillets, cut into chunks
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 3 tomatoes, diced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 potatoes, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 4 cups fish or vegetable broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, and cook until softened.
  2. Add the tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, and bell pepper to the pot. Stir in the ground cumin, coriander, and turmeric. Cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Pour in the fish or vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Add the fish chunks to the pot and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  5. Adjust the seasoning if needed, then serve the Mauritanian Fish and Vegetable Stew hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
30g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Large pot Knife Cutting board Wooden spoon

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Mauritanian Fish and Vegetable Stew with a side of couscous or crusty bread for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a chopped chili pepper to the stew.

Cost

$15