Tomato crisis got you down? Think again! While tomatoes may be the star of many Nigerian stews, their scarcity doesn’t have to mean the end of delicious meals.
In fact, some of Nigeria’s most beloved stews have been tomato-free all along.
From the spicy taste of ofada stew to the mouth-watery flavour of Banga stew.
we have got you covered with 4 mouth-watering Nigerian stews that don’t need tomatoes to shine.
Let’s dive in and explore this non-tomatoes stew.
1. Ofada Stew
Ofada stew, also known as Ayamase or Designer Stew, is a popular Nigerian dish originating from the Yoruba people.
It’s a spicy stew made with unripe habanero peppers (atarodo), Green tatashe or bell peppers, Locust bean seasoning (Iru), Red palm oil, Assorted meats and fish, Crayfish, Onions.
The stew is known for its bold flavors and spicy kick.
It is often served with Ofada rice.
Ofada stew has gained widespread popularity in Nigeria and is now enjoyed by people from different regions and cultures.
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2. Banga Stew
Banga stew, also known as Ofe Akwu, is a popular Nigerian stew made with palm fruits, vegetables, and spices.
It is a palm nut stew native to the Igbo tribe.
It involves extracting palm oil juice from palm nuts which can be time-consuming but the end result is a delicious stew.
Ingredients needed are palm fruits or palm fruit concentrate, beef, dry fish, vegetables (scent leaves for Ofe Akwu or dried, crushed bitter leaves for Delta-style Banga soup), onions, crayfish, stock cubes, iru, salt, and chili pepper to taste.
Garden Egg Stew
Garden egg sauce is a popular Nigerian condiment made with garden eggs (also known as eggplants), onions, peppers, and spices.
It is a popular sauce among the southerners. You can eat it with rice, yam or plantain.
Pumpkin Leaf Sauce
Pumpkin leaf sauce, also known as “Ugu” or “Ugwu” sauce, is a popular Nigerian condiment made with pumpkin leaves, onions, peppers, and spices.
Ingredients needed to make pumpki leaf sauce are pumpkin leaves (ugu), onions, scotch bonnet pepper, garlic, ginger, Vegetable oil, salt and pepper, spices, crayfish, meat, or fish.
Whether you’re dealing with tomato scarcity, high cost or just looking to mix things up, these dishes are sure to satisfy your taste buds.
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