Stew
Izaquente

Izaquente

São Tomé and Príncipe

75Minutes
MediumLevel
5Serves
9Steps
About

A traditional São Toméan stew built on izaquente, the rich pulp of palm fruit, simmered with fish and hot local pepper into a thick, savoury sauce.

Equipment
  • Large pot
  • Sieve
  • Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Palm fruit pulp (izaquente) or palm-nut sauce2 cups
Firm fish or smoked fish600 g
Onions2
Tomatoes2
Garlic3 cloves
Scotch bonnet (local pepper)1
Fresh corianderhandful
Lime1
Stock cube1
Water2 cups
Saltto taste

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