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Chambo fish

🥗Healthier: Tilapia

💰Cheaper: Catfish

Tilapia and catfish are more readily available and affordable alternatives.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while sunflower oil is often less expensive.

fresh coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley can provide similar flavor, while dried herbs are more economical.

fresh chili peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Jalapeños add heat, while red pepper flakes are a cost-effective substitute.

Clean and gut the Chambo fish thoroughly.

Marinate the fish with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper for 30 minutes.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add chopped tomatoes and green bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.

Incorporate coriander, bay leaves, and chili peppers into the mixture.

Add the marinated Chambo fish to the skillet, gently spooning sauce over it.

Cover and cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.

Serve hot with a side of rice or nsima.

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