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Ngebuchel (spiced fish)

A fish marinated in a mix of turmeric, ginger and garlic, then gently cooked until the flesh is fragrant and tender. It is served with rice and vegetables from the garden.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

217 kcal per serving

Protein
32.4 g
Carbohydrates
2.9 g
of which sugars
1.5 g
Fat
8.2 g
of which saturated fat
1 g
Fiber
1.3 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 fillets and pat them dry with kitchen paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix the turmeric, ginger, crushed garlic, lime juice, salt and pepper.
  3. Coat the fillets in this marinade and let them rest for 15 minutes.
  4. Heat the oil in a pan and cook the sliced onion until soft.
  5. Place the fillets in the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side over medium heat.
  6. Serve hot with the rice and the caramelised onion.

Variations and tips

Oven version. Place the marinated fish on a tray and bake at 190 °C for 15 minutes.

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Original Ecomely recipe.