How to Make Fried Plantains & Fish | Liberian Style | simple & tasty |

fish

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still provides protein.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can substitute for acidity at a lower cost.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Regular milk is often cheaper and more accessible.

Wash and cut the papino fish into pieces.

Sprinkle 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 1 teaspoon black pepper on the fish and stir to marinate.

Set the marinated fish aside.

Heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a pot for 2-3 minutes.

Blend 2 onions, 2 fresh tomatoes, and 3 habaneros; add to the heated oil.

Add seasoning and stir; rinse the blender with 2-3 tablespoons of water and add to the pot.

Cover and allow the sauce to cook.

Slice the full ripe plantains and season with 1 teaspoon black pepper and 1 teaspoon seasoning salt.

Add a piece of onion to the hot oil for flavor.

Fry the seasoned plantains until golden brown, stirring occasionally.

Transfer the fried plantains to a plate to cool.

Fry the marinated fish in the same oil until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

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