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Mbongo tchobi
Mbongo tchobi

Littoral · Douala

Mbongo tchobi (black spice stew)

The Bassa black stew made with roasted spices and an unmistakable aroma.

75 minTimeMediumDifficulty6servings
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  1. 1

    Grind the mbongo spice with calabash nutmeg, grains of Selim, njangsa, garlic and ginger into a black paste.

  2. 2

    Coat the fish pieces with half the paste and rest for 20 min.

  3. 3

    Sauté an onion in oil, add the rest of the paste and 500 ml water; simmer 10 min.

  4. 4

    Lay the fish in and cook gently for 15 min without stirring.

  5. 5

    Serve with boiled green plantain.

A family recipe: adjust it to your taste.

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