🇿🇲 Zambian Kapenta Recipe | How to Make Kapenta | Zambian Food | Infoods

kapenta fish

🥗Healthier: tilapia

💰Cheaper: sardines

Tilapia is a more widely available fish option.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

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

ugali

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is a nutritious alternative, while rice is more affordable.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes and green peppers; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, and coriander; mix well.

Add the kapenta fish to the pan; fry until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Drizzle with lemon juice and toss gently to combine.

Serve hot with ugali or rice, garnished with fresh herbs.

Cooking Techniques

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