A simple Central African way to prepare any whole fish. Fish, stuffed with onions and/or peppers then pan-fried, seems most popular along the Atlantic coast of Africa.
2tomatoes (peeled and chopped) or canned tomatoes, or tomato paste, or tomato sauce
black pepper, cayenne pepper or red pepper, salt (to taste)
1
Clean fish. Stuff stomach cavity with chopped onions. Heat oil in frying pan. Fry fish in oil on both sides until nearly done. Add tomatoes and spices. Simmer until done.
CategoryFish and Seafood RecipesCuisineCentral AfricaCooking MethodFryingTags#fish, #onions, #sauce, #tomato
Ingredients
2lbsfish — one or more whole fish, cleaned
2onions, chopped
oil for frying
2tomatoes (peeled and chopped) or canned tomatoes, or tomato paste, or tomato sauce
black pepper, cayenne pepper or red pepper, salt (to taste)
Directions
1
Clean fish. Stuff stomach cavity with chopped onions. Heat oil in frying pan. Fry fish in oil on both sides until nearly done. Add tomatoes and spices. Simmer until done.