Congolese Pangasius Ngai Ngai & Aubergine

pangasius fillets

🥗Healthier: tilapia

💰Cheaper: catfish

Tilapia is a leaner option, while catfish is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats, while canola is more budget-friendly.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

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

Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and thyme, stirring to combine.

Add water to the pot and bring to a simmer.

Introduce the pangasius fillets to the pot, ensuring they are submerged in the liquid.

Add bay leaves and chili peppers, cooking for 10-12 minutes until fish is cooked through.

Stir in sliced carrots and spinach, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Finish with a squeeze of lime juice before serving.

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