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Why Do Nigerians Cook Their Stew So Much? by Nobody: 10:25pm On Sep 08, 2013 |
Like the average person, I love a good meal. But today I was thinking about the Nigerian Stew and how it is cooked in the average Nigerian home. Basically, after you have ground your tomatoes, pepper, onion, tatase, etc, you boil it all till " all the water has dried" This takes an average of 1-2 hours. As if this death of all the nutrients this paste may have contained is not enough, we deep fry this paste, in oil ( groundnut oil, vegetable oil) till you have gotten rid of the "raw " taste then the seasoning and spicing may begin after which you have your "delicious stew" My thoughts are thus - what is the nutritional value of this Stew? and the answer is probably zero health value, maximal cholesterol value. why do we take perfectly healthy food and turn it into chaff? what is wrong with the taste of raw tomatoes? what is wrong with the water in the tomatoes? 16 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Cook Their Stew So Much? by butterflyy(f): 10:15am On Sep 09, 2013 |
I really wonder also. Av onced cooked my tomato paste like that with oil on it bt not to fry, and everybody was like, why didnt i let d tomatoes dry. Even though i like that rawness abt it. No one else do, so I now fry and fryyy. Which is so wrong, nutrition wise 4 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Cook Their Stew So Much? by tjskii(f): 7:13pm On Sep 09, 2013 |
Pls if therz a better way to cook stew,do share,was so frustrated lastwk,I was superhungry and decided to cook stew,d stupid water took so much time in draining from d pepper,by den I was seeing double from hunger 13 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Cook Their Stew So Much? by Nobody: 7:52pm On Sep 09, 2013 |
tjskii: Pls if therz a better way to cook stew,do share,was so frustrated lastwk,I was superhungry and decided to cook stew,d stupid water took so much time in draining from d pepper,by den I was seeing double from hungerlolzz...I don't have a better way o. I just try to use little tricks like not adding water when I want to blend the tomato things, or serving fresh tomato Stew 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Cook Their Stew So Much? by Nobody: 9:47pm On Sep 09, 2013 |
Where is the nutrient dying to? Lol. Thats the best way to cook stew. My best time is when my bil and mil calls me on phone to help them with my stew recipe. The one you just described. Tasty! |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Cook Their Stew So Much? by An0nimus: 8:42pm On Sep 10, 2013 |
Mine takes 15 minutes. 3 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Cook Their Stew So Much? by Nobody: 8:43pm On Sep 10, 2013 |
Because stew is like a foundation for other meals and its like what people will use to judge you if you can cook right Also the longer you take to cook the more trust people have in you and the more they would want to eat your food (which is really strange if you ask me) 12 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Cook Their Stew So Much? by olusola200: 8:44pm On Sep 10, 2013 |
that question is the women 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Cook Their Stew So Much? by dridowu: 8:44pm On Sep 10, 2013 |
Mo answer but I just finish eating my eba with efo riro tonight. Thank God for this night 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Cook Their Stew So Much? by Nobody: 8:44pm On Sep 10, 2013 |
na una o.my stew na 20 mins o 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Cook Their Stew So Much? by Fussbot: 8:44pm On Sep 10, 2013 |
well,wen dis type of thread makes front page u already know what TIME it is 32 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Cook Their Stew So Much? by lifestyle1(m): 8:45pm On Sep 10, 2013 |
That's why we are Nigerians. we they always over do things.... 8 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Cook Their Stew So Much? by free2ryhme: 8:45pm On Sep 10, 2013 |
Bludeville: Like the average person, I love a good meal. But today I was thinking about the Nigerian Stew and how it is cooked in the average Nigerian home. Basically, after you have ground your tomatoes, pepper, onion, tatase, etc, you boil it all till " all the water has dried" This takes an average of 1-2 hours. As if this death of all the nutrients this paste may have contained is not enough, we deep fry this paste, in oil ( groundnut oil, vegetable oil) till you have gotten rid of the "raw " taste then the seasoning and spicing may begin after which you have your "delicious stew" is ur girl friend a learner 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Cook Their Stew So Much? by Vivly(f): 8:45pm On Sep 10, 2013 |
Thats why I prepare a large pot of stew and put in the freezer... 3 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Cook Their Stew So Much? by Nobody: 8:45pm On Sep 10, 2013 |
nawa oo funny thread 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Cook Their Stew So Much? by agbalej(m): 8:45pm On Sep 10, 2013 |
Make d stew 4 done well na. 3 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Cook Their Stew So Much? by Nobody: 8:47pm On Sep 10, 2013 |
It has nothing to do with Nigerians taking long and everything to do with tomatoes taking long to cook through. I use tomatoes and red peppers for my stew. No canned anything. So, a long cooking time is inevitable, especially if I'm using a large pot. If anyone wants quick stew, make them buy ready made stew in a jar. Better yet, blend tomatoes pour am on top rice. If I give you raw tomato sauce, you go chop? Our food takes long. That's why e sweet die. If I want nutrition, I know where to find it. When I'm making Nigerian food, I make it the way I was taught. No time. 32 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Cook Their Stew So Much? by russianmob27: 8:48pm On Sep 10, 2013 |
because of the world is coming to an end very stew-pid post 23 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Cook Their Stew So Much? by Mrniceguyjohn(m): 8:49pm On Sep 10, 2013 |
guy u realy funny o,, hwmany minute e wnt take me 2 prepare stew kpata kpata 20min don do0o |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Cook Their Stew So Much? by Nokio1: 8:49pm On Sep 10, 2013 |
we cook it like that becos thats how Flora Lugard thought us! Off i go b4 am tempted to write ETT! 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Cook Their Stew So Much? by Harrisonn(m): 8:49pm On Sep 10, 2013 |
Mine takes 5 minutes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Cook Their Stew So Much? by 80million1: 8:50pm On Sep 10, 2013 |
ask Mama Put. |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Cook Their Stew So Much? by Nobody: 8:50pm On Sep 10, 2013 |
Looooool |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Cook Their Stew So Much? by Nobody: 8:51pm On Sep 10, 2013 |
Lol, I'm cooking stew right now. I don't boil my tomatoes etc sauce. My mum didn't either or maybe on rare occasions. I don't know why people make it like a do or die affair. 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Cook Their Stew So Much? by Nikapetrelli(f): 8:51pm On Sep 10, 2013 |
Cook to ur taste den,since u lyk d tomatoes tasting raw,abi d nutritional value is gone 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Cook Their Stew So Much? by J0nyb0y(m): 8:52pm On Sep 10, 2013 |
Hmm. Its obvious.. End time tnzz. |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Cook Their Stew So Much? by Kesmakveli(m): 8:52pm On Sep 10, 2013 |
So it will be perfect, shikina! |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Cook Their Stew So Much? by Nobody: 8:52pm On Sep 10, 2013 |
Same reason Americans pour molten cheese on everything they eat. It ain't rocket science. It is just a cultural thing. 4 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Cook Their Stew So Much? by Nobody: 8:53pm On Sep 10, 2013 |
girls talk... ok sha... me na anythin man see , na im he go chop... 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Cook Their Stew So Much? by Nobody: 8:56pm On Sep 10, 2013 |
ogugua88: It has nothing to do with Nigerians taking long and everything to do with tomatoes taking long to cook through. I use tomatoes and red peppers for my stew. No canned anything. So, a long cooking time is inevitable, especially if I'm using a large pot.GBAM!!! This is as simple as ABC. If you don't want your stew to taste like raw tomato sauce, then be prepared to spend hours on it. 6 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Cook Their Stew So Much? by Nobody: 8:57pm On Sep 10, 2013 |
Op that stew you described is Sunday stew. When you are starving you don't try such. How about the stew that uses just fresh pepper, fresh tomato, panla fish, Onions and Iru. It only takes a maximum of 10 minutes and i bet Ofada stew doesn't take long either. 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Cook Their Stew So Much? by Nobody: 8:57pm On Sep 10, 2013 |
The other day we saw a thread complaining about fast food being unhealthy. Now slow food has dead nutrients. I just confuse. 40 Likes |
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