Leftover Stew Ideas
A big pot of tomato stew is a staple in many Nigerian homes, and it often outlasts the meal it was made for. The good news: leftover stew is a ready-made flavour base for a whole week of meals.
Generate a recipe with leftover stewTurn it into jollof rice
Leftover stew is half the work of jollof. Loosen it with stock, add washed rice and cook gently until tender.
Stir it into beans
Add a few spoonfuls of stew to cooked beans for a quick, rich beans pottage. Serve with fried plantain.
Make stew eggs
Warm the stew in a pan, crack in eggs or scramble them through. Great with bread, yam or rice.
Use it as a pasta sauce
Thin the stew slightly, toss with spaghetti and finish with a little cheese for a Nigerian-Italian twist.
Storing leftover stew safely
Cool stew quickly and refrigerate within two hours. It keeps 3–4 days in the fridge or up to 3 months frozen. Always reheat until piping hot, and only reheat once.
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