This is one of the best stews you would ever taste and the good part is that it reminds you of the good old days when a bowl of stew could really warm you up after a cold day. It still works the magic right now.
Prep Time: 10 mins.
Cook Time: 20 mins.
Total Time: 30 mins.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
• Two tablespoons of olive oil
• Half cup of chopped onion
• Two chopped garlic cloves
• One teaspoon of smoked paprika
• Two eggplants
• One tablespoon of chopped parsley
• Salt to taste
• Two flaked smoked and deboned mackerel fillets
• ½ can of chopped tomatoes
• ½ teaspoon of hot chili flakes
Method
1. Clean eggplants and chop into small bits.
2. Boil them in lightly salted water for 5 minutes, then drain and set aside.
3. Mash the eggplants.
4. In a pan, heat oil and sauté onions until clear.
5. Quickly stir in garlic and paprika.
6. Mix in chili flakes, tomatoes, and half a cup of the eggplant water. Let it simmer covered for about 10 minutes.
7. Add in the mackerel and mashed eggplants. Cook for another 5 minutes.
8. Season to taste, mix in parsley, and take off the heat.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!
Coconut balls
Also known as shuku-shuku, this is one recipe we all loved as kids and still do now. Made from coconuts and a whole lot of creativity, this is something that is definitely going to sweep you off your feet.
Prep Time: 20 mins.
Cook Time: 20 mins.
Total Time: 40 mins.
Servings: 14 balls
Ingredients
• ½ cup of self-rising flour
• Three yolks of big eggs
• ¼ cup of sugar
• One cup of unsweetened coconut flakes
Method
1. Set your oven to 350F.
2. Mix egg yolks, coconut, and sugar in a bowl until it’s a thick mixture.
3. Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and roll them in flour.
4. Spread them on a baking tray, ensuring they’re 2 inches apart.
5. Bake for about 20 minutes or until they turn golden.
6. Enjoy when cool!
