Mbongo – Seasoning for Fishsoup

Description

Name: Mbongo Tchobi

Category: Seasoning Jar

Variety: Mbongo Tchobi

Available Capacity: 371 g

Production: Germany

Origin of raw materials: Cameroon / Germany

The Bassa are Bantu people from Central Africa living in Cameroon, in the Center and Littoral regions

 

MBONGO RECIPE:

• • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Servings: 4 – 6 people

• • 150 – 200 ml Mbànte Mbongo Spice Paste (approx. half a jar)
  • 1 kg fish (for Mbongo Tchobi – e.g., catfish or tilapia) or 1 kg meat (e.g., pork for Mbongo de Porc, beef for de Boeuf, chicken for de Poulet)
  • 800 – 1200 ml water (depending on desired thickness)
  • Salt to taste

• • 1 small onion (finely pureed, only to dilute/mildness concentration if needed)
  • Yellow plantains & vegetables (cooked separately, for serving)
  • Cassava (manioc) or rice (as alternative sides)

• Step 1: Cut the fish or meat into bite-sized portions. If using meat (e.g., for Mbongo de Porc), pre-cook it in a pot with a little water and a pinch of salt until tender. Save the resulting meat broth to use for the sauce later.
• Step 2: Add the Mbànte Mbongo Spice Paste directly into a large pot. If you prefer a milder or more voluminous sauce, stir in the optional finely pureed onion now.
• Step 3: Pour in the water (or the reserved meat broth) and stir well until the concentrated paste is completely dissolved. Bring everything to a boil.
• Step 4: Carefully place the fish (or the pre-cooked meat) into the boiling black sauce. Reduce the heat and simmer over medium heat for about 15–20 minutes until the sauce thickens nicely and the fish or meat is perfectly infused. Meanwhile, boil the vegetables and yellow plantains in separate pots.
• Step 5: Taste and season the sauce with salt as needed. Remove from heat and serve the black sauce (along with the fish or meat) hot, paired with the separately cooked vegetables and yellow plantains.

Optional: Add salt and pepper to your taste.

 

MBONGO SEASONING as MARINADE:

You can use the Mbongo Seasoning as well to marinade your meat and fish for Grill.