Pan-fried fish with peanut sauce.
If using whole fish: Cut two or three slits into each side of the fish; rub salt and pepper into the slits and on the side of the fish.
If using fillets: Rub salt and pepper onto the fillets.
Heat oil in deep frying pan until very hot. Fry fish in hot oil, one side at a time, until fish is browned and crispy, turning once. Reduce heat and cover. Allow fish to cook a few more minutes until it is done. Remove fish from pan. Place fish in covered dish in warm oven.
Increase heat under frying pan. Fry the onions in the same pan, until fully cooked. Remove onions and place them over the fish. Reduce heat.
Add peanut butter and curry powder (or other spices) to frying pan. Mix well with remaining oil. Reduce heat to very low. Slowly stir in enough water (about a cup) to make a smooth sauce. Simmer over very low heat for a few minutes.
Place fish and onions on a serving platter and pour sauce over them.
Servings 4