Omena Stew Recipe: A Perfect Pairing with Ugali 🍲👌

Are you looking for a delicious and traditional Kenyan dish to pair with your ugali? 

Look no further! Omena stew is a popular recipe in Kenya, and when combined with ugali, it makes for a match made in heaven. Here's a simple and flavorful recipe to try:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup omena (small fish)

• 2 medium onions, chopped

° 3 cloves garlic, minced

•  1 medium tomato, diced

° 1 teaspoon curry powder

° 1 teaspoon ground cumin

°  1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

° 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

•  2 tablespoons vegetable oil

• 2 cups water

° Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Procedure:

1. Clean and prepare the omena: Rinse the omena in cold water, and drain well. Remove any debris or impurities.

2. Sauté the onions: Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until they're lightly browned and fragrant.

3. Add the garlic and spices: Add the minced garlic, curry powder, cumin, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

4. Add the omena: Add the prepared omena to the pan, stirring gently to coat with the spice mixture. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the omena start to brown.

5. Add the tomato and water: Add the diced tomato and 2 cups of water to the pan. Stir well to combine.

6. Simmer the stew: Reduce the heat to low and simmer the stew for about 15-20 minutes, or until the omena are cooked through and the flavors have melded together.

7. Serve with ugali: Serve the omena stew hot over a bed of ugali. Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired.

Tips and Variations:

✓ You can adjust the amount of spices to your liking.

✓ Add some chopped vegetables like carrots or potatoes to make the stew more substantial.

✓ Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for added flavor.

✓ Last Tip Ni maji ni ya kupika ugali, si omena 😌 hope umeelewa

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Enjoy your delicious omena stew with ugali!