
Sauces & basics
Ebi
A preparation of pounded dried fish and palm oil, spiced with chilies, served as a side dish. Its salty, bold flavor lifts starches and leafy greens alike.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Soak the dried fish in lukewarm water for 15 minutes to desalt and soften it, then drain and remove the bones.
- Pound the fish in a mortar or finely chop it with a knife until you have a coarse texture.
- Heat the palm oil in a pan, add the sliced onion and crushed garlic, and fry for 4 minutes.
- Add the chopped chilies, tomato paste and pounded fish. Stir and cook for 5 minutes over medium heat.
- If you're using peanut paste, stir it in with a little hot water to get a creamy consistency.
- Add the finely sliced greens and let them wilt for 5 minutes, until tender.
- Taste, adjust the seasoning with pepper and a little salt if needed (the dried fish is already salty), and serve hot.
Variations and tips
Milder. Reduce the chilies to just one and add a diced fresh tomato to soften the flavor.
Making do with what's available. Dried fish is often found in African or Asian grocery stores; well-drained canned sardines can stand in, adjusting the salt accordingly.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea