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Inyoni (fried Lake Tanganyika fish)

Small fish from Lake Tanganyika fried until crispy, brightened with a squeeze of lemon. They are eaten whole, usually with porridge or bananas in Burundi.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Nutrition facts

116 kcal per serving

Protein
0.1 g
Carbohydrates
0.7 g
of which sugars
0.4 g
Fat
11.6 g
of which saturated fat
1.3 g
Fiber
0.2 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 fish, dry them thoroughly with paper towel and season with salt, pepper and paprika.
  2. Heat the oil in a deep pan to about 180 °C, until a small piece of bread sizzles immediately.
  3. Fry the fish in small batches for 3 to 5 minutes, until golden and crispy.
  4. Drain on paper towel and serve straight away with lemon wedges.

Variations and tips

Grilled version. Grill the fish on a grill or cast-iron pan with a little oil, 3 to 4 minutes on each side.

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