How to Cook Senegalese Style Fish Yassa/Sauce Yassa Easy Recipe

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based option while chicken is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

mustard

🥗Healthier: honey mustard

💰Cheaper: mayonnaise

Honey mustard adds sweetness, while mayonnaise is often cheaper.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Apple cider vinegar has health benefits, while lemon juice is a common substitute.

Marinate fish in lemon juice, mustard, garlic, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add sliced onions and cook until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chopped green peppers and cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Add marinated fish to the pot, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side until slightly browned.

Pour in water and add bay leaves, bringing to a simmer.

Add diced tomatoes and sliced carrots, cooking for 15-20 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

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