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Fonio with fish (fonio au poisson)

Fonio served with a tomato-onion sauce rich in fish, steamed to get light, fluffy grains. A complete meal, typical of lunchtime dinners.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Sauce

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Instructions

  1. Cut the fish into pieces, season with salt, pepper and crushed garlic, then let it marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. Quickly fry the fish in the hot oil for 2 to 3 minutes per side, then set aside.
  3. In the same oil, sauté the sliced onions, then add the tomato paste and crushed tomatoes. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Add the water, carrots, cabbage and the whole chili pepper. Cook for 20 minutes over medium heat.
  5. Return the fish to the sauce and simmer for another 10 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, cook the fonio by steaming it or in boiling water for 5 minutes, then let it swell covered.
  7. Arrange the fonio on a dish, top with the sauce and fish, and serve hot.

Variations and tips

Oven version. Place the marinated fish on a tray and bake for 20 minutes at 190 °C before adding it to the sauce.

Using what's available here. Tilapia, often sold in fillets, works very well if grouper is not available.

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