How to make Attieke/ Quickest method / Attiéké (Ivory Coast) or akyeke (Ghana)

attiéké

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: couscous

Quinoa offers a protein-rich alternative, while couscous is more accessible.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier, while sunflower oil is often cheaper.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon provides a similar acidity, and vinegar is often less expensive.

Prepare attiéké by steaming it until fluffy, about 10 minutes.

Clean the fish and season with salt, pepper, and lime juice.

Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the fish until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes on each side.

Remove the fish and drain on paper towels.

In the same oil, sauté chopped onions, garlic, and ginger until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add diced tomatoes and bell peppers, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.

Mix in chopped scotch bonnet pepper for heat, and season with salt and seasoning cubes.

Serve the fried fish on a bed of attiéké, topped with the sautéed vegetable mixture.

Garnish with shredded cabbage, grated carrot, and chopped parsley.

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