Bonga fish in a peanut sauce

Bonga fish in a peanut sauce

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A flavorful and hearty dish of Bonga fish simmered in a rich peanut-based sauce, typical of Gambian cuisine.

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Bonga fish stew is a popular dish in Gambia. It’s a hearty and flavorful stew, often served with rice or couscous.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time20 min
  • Cook time30 min
  • Resting5 min
  • Total55 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodstove
  • Estimated cost$3.69 $0.92 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.13
  • $0.29
  • $0.16
  • $0.69
  • $0.39
  • $1.01
  • $0.61
  • $0.41

Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 8 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Heat the vegetable oil paint in a large saucepan.
  2. Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook them until they are translucent. ≈ 3 min
  3. Add the chopped tomatoes and tomato puree, and cook for a few minutes until the tomatoes soften.
  4. Add the peanut butter, ground paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper to the pot. ≈ 3 min
  5. Thoroughly mix all the ingredients together. ≈ 4 min
  6. Slowly pour in the water while constantly stirring the mixture to ensure that the peanut butter is fully incorporated. ≈ 3 min
  7. Heat the sauce over low heat and let it simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes, to allow the flavors to meld together.
  8. Gently place the bonga fish fillets into the simmering sauce, ensuring they are completely submerged.
  9. Continue to cook for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.
  10. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed. ≈ 2 min
  11. Remove the pot from the heat and allow it to cool slightly before serving.
  12. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or cilantro. ≈ 10 min
  13. Serve the bonga fish dish with domoda sauce, alongside rice or couscous. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Bonga fish in a peanut sauce

  • 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil paint$0.13
  • 2 medium onions, finely chopped$0.29
  • 3 cloves of garlic, chopped$0.16
  • 2 tomatoes, diced$0.69
  • 2 tablespoons of tomato puree$0.39
  • 240 ml of peanut butter$1.01
  • 1 tablespoon of paprika$0.61
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cayenne pepper (adjust to your preference)$0.41

Total$3.69

that's $0.92 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil paint
  • 2 medium onions, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves of garlic, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 2 tablespoons of tomato puree
  • 240 ml of peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon of paprika
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cayenne pepper (adjust to your preference)
  • Salt to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 960 ml of water
  • 900 g of Bonga fish fillets
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

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