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Kitoza trondro (spicy fried fish)

Fish marinated in chilli and lime, then fried until very crispy on the outside. A snack or side dish that is very popular in the streets and markets.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Marinade

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

287 kcal per serving

Protein
27.9 g
Carbohydrates
2 g
of which sugars
0.8 g
Fat
18.2 g
of which saturated fat
2 g
Fiber
1.6 g

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

Instructions

  1. Cut the fish fillets into pieces of even size and arrange them in a dish.
  2. In a bowl, mix the lime juice, the crushed garlic, the chopped chilli, the salt and the pepper.
  3. Pour the marinade over the fish, mix gently and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  4. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat until very hot.
  5. Drain the pieces of fish and fry them for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden.
  6. Place them on kitchen paper to remove excess oil.
  7. Sprinkle with paprika and serve immediately.

Variations and tips

Oven version. Arrange the marinated fish pieces on an oiled tray and bake for 15 minutes at 200 °C.

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