Surinamese Telo with cod fish | Surinaamse telo met bakkeljauw

cod fish

🥗Healthier: tilapia

💰Cheaper: pollock

Tilapia is often more affordable and has a mild flavor similar to cod.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier but can be more expensive than standard vegetable oil.

Peel and grate the cassava into a large bowl.

Rinse the grated cassava with water and drain well.

In a skillet, heat oil to fry over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions, garlic, and chopped maddame jeanette; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced tomatoes and tomato paste, and cook for another 2 minutes.

Season with sugar to taste.

Add the grated cassava to the skillet and mix well with the sautéed vegetables.

Press the mixture into a flat, even layer in the skillet.

Cook for about 10-12 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.

Carefully flip the telo using a plate to cook the other side for another 10 minutes.

While the telo cooks, season the cod fish with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

In a separate pan, heat oil to bake and cook the cod fish over medium heat until flaky, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Once cooked, flake the cod fish into large pieces.

Serve the telo topped with flaked cod fish.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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