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Kapenta with Tomato and Onion

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DinnerZambian⏱ 30 minServes 4EasyForkwise original⭐ Star recipe · PlusGluten-freeEgg-freeDairy-freeLactose-freeNut-free
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Ingredients

  • 250 g dried kapenta (small dried fish)
  • 3 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 3 ripe tomatoes, chopped

…and 3 more ingredients.

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Ingredients

  • 250 g dried kapenta (small dried fish)
  • 3 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 3 ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 green pepper, sliced
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 fresh chilli, chopped (optional)

Method

  1. Pick over the kapenta and rinse it in warm water. Drain well and pat dry.
  2. Heat the oil in a pan and fry the kapenta, stirring, for 5 to 8 minutes until crisp and golden.
  3. Add the onion and green pepper and fry until soft.
  4. Add the tomatoes, salt and chilli, cover and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until the tomatoes form a thick relish.
  5. Serve with nshima.

Gluten-free check: Buy plain dried kapenta. Pre-packed seasoned kapenta may contain flavourings – check the label.

Recipe source: Forkwise · © Forkwise (original recipe) · Original recipe written by Forkwise; not yet kitchen-tested
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