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Dagaa (small fried fish)

Small whole fish fried until crispy, seasoned with garlic and chilli. Eaten crunchy, bones and head included, alongside rice or cassava.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

222 kcal per serving

Protein
7.6 g
Carbohydrates
12 g
of which sugars
5 g
Fat
14.1 g
of which saturated fat
1.6 g
Fiber
8.4 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Rinse the small fish, drain them and pat dry with paper towel.
  2. Crush the garlic and finely chop the chilli, then mix them with the salt and lime juice.
  3. Heat the oil in a wide pan over medium-high heat until very hot.
  4. Fry the fish in small batches for 3 to 4 minutes, turning them, until golden and crispy.
  5. Drain on paper towel, then fry the garlic and chilli for 30 seconds in the same oil.
  6. Return the fish to the pan with the garlic and chilli, toss quickly and serve straight away.

Variations and tips

Grilled version. Bake the fish at 200 °C for 10 minutes, brushed with oil, for a lighter version.

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