You thought scent leaf was just for soups only? Well you thought wrong! Not only will scent leaves give your stew a unique and delicious taste; research has shown that scent leaves can help stop the growth of cancer cells, boost your immune system and also have antibacterial properties. So spice up your stew with a handful of scent leaves and enjoy a unique mealtime experience!
Ingredients
Serves – 5 people
10 tomatoes
2 large red bell peppers (Tatashe)
4 scotch bonnet peppers (Ata Rodo)
3 serving spoons of palm oil
2 medium-sized onions
1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
500g of chicken
3 handfuls of scent leaves, washed and chopped.
Seasoning to taste
Salt to taste
Method
Step 1
Season chicken with seasonings of choice, boil and set aside for later.
Step 2
Add the peppers, tomatoes and one onion in a blender and blend.
Step 3
Place a pot on medium heat, pour in vegetable oil, heat it up until it’s very hot, add the chicken and fry. Then take them out and set aside.
Step 4
Add 1 chopped onion into the hot oil, fry a bit and then add the blended tomato & pepper mix. Cook until the mixture loses its sour taste, or until you begin to see the oil rise to the top.
Step 5
Next, add the garlic powder, seasoning cubes, and salt to taste. Mix thoroughly, cover and leave to cook for 2 minutes.
Step 6
Add the fried chicken and chopped scent leaves (Tip: use only fresh leaves), mix well, cover the pot, simmer for 5 minutes and put off the heat.
Step 7
Enjoy with brown rice, potatoes or even boiled plantains.
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