Bachelor Fish Stew
Here is a straightforward way to make Bachelor Fish Stew at home, with a clear ingredient list and step-by-step instructions you can follow without guesswork. Low and slow is the secret — the longer simmer lets tin (400 g / 240 g drained) beans (kidney soften and the flavours deepen. Read through the tips before you start — a couple of small details go a long way with this one.
- Cook 20 min
- Total 20 min
- Serves 12
- Level Easy
Ingredients
- 1 Tin (400 g / 240 g drained) beans (kidney, soya, black eye, chickpeas, etc.) in brine
- 1 Tin, 400 g) tomatoes (chopped or plum
- 1 Tin (120 g) mackerel fillets in tomato sauce
- 1 tsp Curry Powder, or to taste
- Salt
- To taste Pepper
- Anything else to taste
Method
- Open all the tins. Drain the liquid from the beans.
- Add all ingredients into a saucepan.
- Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until hot enough to eat (5–10 minutes).
Tips for the best Bachelor Fish Stew
- Keep the simmer gentle. A hard boil toughens tin (400 g / 240 g drained) beans (kidney and drives off the liquid too fast.
- Taste as you go. Seasoning at the end is fine, but adjusting halfway through gives a more balanced result.
- Do not crowd the pan. Cook in batches if needed so everything browns instead of steaming.
Variations
- Spicier version: add a pinch of chilli flakes or a sliced fresh chilli with the aromatics.
- Slow cooker: brown everything first, then cook on low for 6–8 hours instead of simmering.
- Vegetable boost: stir in a handful of spinach, peas or diced peppers in the last few minutes of cooking.
Serving ideas
Finish with fresh herbs and serve family-style in the middle of the table.
Storage
Best eaten fresh. Leftovers keep covered in the fridge for 2 days; reheat in a hot pan or oven rather than the microwave to bring the crispness back.
Frequently asked questions
What can I substitute for tin (400 g / 240 g drained) beans (kidney?
Any ingredient with a similar texture and cooking time works; see the variations below for ideas. Keep quantities the same and adjust seasoning at the end.
Is this Bachelor Fish Stew recipe easy to make?
It is rated easy: 7 ingredients and 3 steps. Follow the order and the tips above and it is very forgiving.
How long does Bachelor Fish Stew take to make?
About 20 minutes in total — roughly under an hour of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does this Bachelor Fish Stew recipe serve?
As written it serves 12. The quantities scale up or down in a straight line, so double everything for 12×2.
Adapted from Wikibooks Cookbook, CC BY-SA 4.0 — source
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