How to Make Buka Stew (Nigerian Style)

Looking to recreate authentic Nigerian flavours at home? Buka stew is a rich, smoky tomato-based stew commonly served in local Nigerian restaurants. With the right ingredients, you can easily prepare it in your own kitchen.

To make buka stew, you’ll need fresh tomatoes, red peppers, scotch bonnet, onions, palm oil, and your choice of meat or fish. Blend the peppers roughly, boil to reduce excess water, then fry in hot palm oil with onions. Add your cooked meat and stock, season to taste, and allow it to cook until the oil rises to the top — a key sign your stew is ready.

The result is a deep, flavourful stew perfect with rice, yam, or plantain.

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