The Tastiest Haitian Stewed Fried Fish | Pwason Fri Nan Sos | Good Friday Fish Recipe | Episode 316

whole fish

🥗Healthier: grilled fish

💰Cheaper: frozen fish

Grilled fish reduces oil usage while frozen fish is more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor, while canola is often less expensive.

Clean the tilapia and rub lime juice on top.

Let the fish sit overnight in salted water for extra flavor.

Season the fish with salt, sazon, and lime juice, rubbing it all over.

Set the fish aside to marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a wok until hot enough to fry the fish.

Fry the fish for about 10-12 minutes, flipping only when one side is golden brown.

Remove the fish and drain on paper towels.

In the same wok, add olive oil and the remaining sazon, cooking until golden brown.

Add tomato paste and diced tomatoes, frying for a few minutes.

Add water to the pot to create a sauce, mashing the tomatoes to break them down.

Season the sauce with black pepper and salt, and add parsley and thyme.

Allow the sauce to boil for about 5 minutes before adding the fish back in.

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