Traditional fish dish from Zanzibar. Samaki is the Swahili word for fish and mchuzi means curry.
Briefly fry fish in hot oil (or cook on an outdoor grill or broil in an oven) so that the outside is seared, but the fish is not done inside. Place fish in saucepan, cover in coconut milk and add tamarind. Set aside.
Vigorously stir together the onion, tomatoes, green pepper, garlic, and spices. Add to the fish and coconut milk.
Simmer slowly on low heat until fish is fully cooked and sauce is thickened.
Servings 11