
Soups
Ilōņ ukwe (toasted bread with fish soup)
Slices of toasted bread served with a fish soup flavoured with coconut milk. A comforting and complete dish, ideal for a simple evening meal.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Thinly slice the onion, dice the tomatoes and crush the garlic.
- Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the onion and garlic for 4 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and let them break down for 3 minutes, then pour in the water and coconut milk.
- Bring to a simmer, add the fish cut into pieces and poach gently over low heat for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toast the bread slices in the oven at 200 °C for 5 minutes, or in a frying pan.
- Season the soup, place the bread slices in deep bowls and ladle the soup over them.
Variations and tips
Spicy version. Add a whole chilli while the soup is cooking.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands