Mbongo Tchobi (Spicy Black Stew)

Name: Mbongo Tchobi (Spicy Black Stew)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 3 pounds (1.5kg) white fish (cut into steaks); 10 njansa; ½ large onion; 4 large tomatoes; ¼ cup (15-16g) parsley; ½ cup (12-15g) basil; 4 cloves garlic; 2 green onions; ¼-½ cup (60-118ml) vegetable oil; 4-6 tablespoons (48-72g) mbongo spice ((about half a 4-ounce jar of the ready-made spice mix)); 1 tablespoon (10-12g) bouillon powder (or 2 Maggi cubes); salt (to taste)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:40min

An earthy, spicy, black, tomato-based sauce with smooth, thick, and velvety texture boasts a distinctive taste and color achieved by burning hiomi (mbongo stick) over hot open flame. The smoky garlic-like flavor and nutty njasa are a flavor explosion waiting to delight you.

Updated at: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:55:40 GMT