Tilapia maito recipe.

tilapia

🥗Healthier: cod

💰Cheaper: catfish

Cod is a leaner fish option, while catfish is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

Prepare a dressing by mixing finely chopped cilantro and onion with garlic, oil, salt, and cumin. Stir everything together very well.

Make a cut along the length of the fish and carefully open it to apply the dressing.

Wrap the tilapia in banana leaves and secure it with a rope so it stays closed.

Cook the wrapped tilapia over hot coals for about 25 to 30 minutes or until the fish is easy to flake.

Serve the tilapia mito with rice.

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