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Succotash Guineana
A vibrant Equatorial Guinean fish and vegetable stew combining corn, beans, sweet potato, and fresh fish in a light tomato broth.
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
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About This Recipe
Succotash Guineana is Equatorial Guinea's take on the mixed vegetable stew — a colourful one-pot dish that layers the country's tropical produce with fresh Atlantic fish. Corn, cowpeas, sweet potato, and ripe tomatoes are cooked together and finished with palm oil for a rich, earthy gloss. It is filling, nutritious, and speaks to the country's agricultural abundance.
Ingredients
Serves 4
- 400 gfresh white fish fillets (e.g. tilapia or snapper), cut into chunks
- 150 gsweetcorn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 150 gcooked cowpeas (black-eyed peas)
- 1 mediumsweet potato, diced
- 3tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tbspred palm oil
Instructions
- 1
Build the base
Heat palm oil in a pot. Add tomatoes and cook 5 minutes, breaking them down into a sauce.
- 2
Add vegetables
Add sweet potato, corn, and cowpeas with 400 ml water. Season with salt. Cover and cook 15 minutes.
- 3
Add fish
Nestle fish chunks into the stew. Cover and simmer 12 minutes until fish is cooked through.
- 4
Serve
Taste and adjust seasoning. Ladle into bowls and serve with steamed rice or bread.
Pro Tips
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Do not stir too often once fish is added to keep pieces intact.
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Palm oil is key for authentic flavour — use refined if you prefer a milder taste.
Variations
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Add plantain chunks for extra sweetness.
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Use shrimp instead of white fish.
Storage
Refrigerate up to 2 days. Fish stews are best eaten fresh.
History & Origin
Equatorial Guinea's coastal location and fertile interior mean its cuisine draws freely from both the sea and the land. Succotash Guineana reflects this balance, combining Atlantic fish with inland produce in a dish that is both practical and delicious.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use canned cowpeas?
Yes — drain and rinse them and add in step 2.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (350g / 12.3 oz) · 4 servings total
Calories340kcal
Protein28g
Carbohydrates32g
Fat10g
Fiber6g
Protein28g
Carbs32g
Fat10g
Time Summary
Prep time15 min
Cook time30 min
Total time45 min
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