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Samaki wa Kukaanga (Fried Tilapia)

Samaki wa Kukaanga (Fried Tilapia)

Kenya

35Minutes
EasyLevel
4Serves
8Steps
About

Whole crispy fried tilapia, a favourite of the Luo communities around Lake Victoria in western Kenya, seasoned simply and eaten with ugali and kachumbari.

Equipment
  • Frying pan
  • Knife
  • Plate
  • Slotted spoon
Ingredients
Whole tilapia, cleaned2
Garlic, minced3 cloves
Ginger, grated1 tbsp
Lemon juice2 tbsp
Ground turmeric½ tsp
Paprika1 tsp
Plain flour (for dusting)½ cup
Cooking oil for fryingfor shallow frying
Salt and pepperto taste

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