Zambia's Spiced Tilapia Stew
Categories: Fish | Tilapia | International | Zambia
Ingredients:
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, quartered
- 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- Thai Bird chili peppers, to taste
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp pepper
- peanut oil (vegetable oil may be substituted)
- 2 lbs tilapia filets (boneless)
- 4 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 head Napa Cabbage, shredded
- juice of two limes
- 2 quarts water
- salt, as needed
Garnish: - chopped parsley or cilantro
- sliced Thai Bird chili peppers
- lime slices
Preparation:
- In a large pot, fry the onion in peanut oil.
- When softened, add on the garlic, ginger, chilies, cumin, mustard seeds, and pepper.
- Cook a few more minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the tilapia, chopped tomatoes, napa cabbage, lime juice, water, and salt.
- Simmer 15 minutes, or until the fish flakes apart easily.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt as needed.
- Serve with a sprinkling of herbs, lime wedges, and chili peppers, as desired.
