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Chambo in sauce

This dish simmers pieces of chambo in a lightly spiced tomato and onion sauce. The fish stays tender and soaks up the sauce, a classic served with nsima on the lakeshore.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Sauce

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Clean the fish pieces, rinse them and set aside.
  2. Fry the sliced onions in the oil for 6 minutes, then add the garlic and the finely chopped chilli.
  3. Add the diced tomatoes and let them break down for 8 minutes over medium heat.
  4. Pour in the water, season, then gently place the fish pieces in the sauce.
  5. Cover and simmer over low heat for 12 to 15 minutes, without stirring, until the flesh flakes apart.
  6. Adjust the salt and serve hot with nsima.

Variations and tips

Lime sauce. Finish with the juice of a lime for a brighter flavour.

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