HOW TO MAKE FISH STEW || UGANDAN STYLE

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

tilapia fillets

🥗Healthier: cod

💰Cheaper: pollock

Cod offers a similar texture with potentially lower cost.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil adds health benefits while sunflower oil is budget-friendly.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Parsley provides a similar flavor profile and is often more accessible.

Marinate tilapia fish with lime and garlic, massaging it to infuse flavor.

Deep fry the marinated tilapia in a little oil until golden brown and crispy.

Reduce oil in the pan and add chopped onions, garlic, and bell pepper, sautéing until softened.

Add fresh tomatoes and one teaspoon of tomato paste, covering until tomatoes soften.

Add mixed spices, chili flakes, aromat, simba, curry powder, and paprika powder to the softened tomatoes.

Add the fried fish into the mixture and pour in water to create the stew.

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