Ingredients
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3 green Bell Peppers
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1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
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¼ cup Vegetable Oil
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2 small scotch Scotch Bonnet
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1 medium Onion
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2 teaspoon Seasoning
Directions
Ayamase, a traditional stew from the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria, is a spicy stew prepared using mainly green peppers. Loctus beans is traditionally added to this stew to give a unique aroma but can be omitted if difficult to source.
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Rinse and remove the root of the green peppers then place green peppers in an oven tray and bake for approx. 10 minutes at 160 °. |
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Add onions and scotch bonnet peppers to a food processor with an s-blade attachment and turn on for a few seconds to chop. |
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Place a pot on medium heat and add vegetable oil. |
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After a few minutes, add the onions and peppers mixture. |
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Add tomato paste and seasoning cube/powder to desired taste. |
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Turn off oven and transfer green peppers onto food processor with s-blade. |
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Use the food processor to chop then transfer onto the pot and fry in with onions and pepper mixture. |
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Leave to simmer for 10 minutes, then turn off the hob. Serve with cooked rice. |
