Tomato Stew (Base Stew for Many Meals)
Enjoy a rich and flavorful Ghanaian Tomato Stew made with onions, garlic, ginger, and tomatoes simmered into a hearty sauce. Simple and very versatile. It is an easy West African classic you can cook anywhere.
Updated : 21 November, 2025
Easy
About 20 min.
Ingredients
1
Onion
3
Garlic
1 tablespoon
Ginger
3
Tomato
2 tablespoon
Tomato paste
1
Red chilli pepper
1 teaspoon
Curry
1 teaspoon
Ground paprika
0.5 teaspoon
Thyme
to taste
Salt
to taste
Ground black pepper
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and fry until soft and slightly golden. Add grated garlic and ginger, chopped chili (optional). Cook 1-2 minutes.
Step 2
Add tomato paste and fry for 2 minutes to remove bitterness.
Step 3
Add chopped tomatoes tomatoes. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and rich.
Step 4
Season with curry powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Step 5
At this point you can add you protein to the stew. It can be canned tuna, boiled eggs, any cooked meat. After adding protein let it simmer for 5 minutes and then serve it with rice, pasta or bread.
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