Smoked Tilapia in Groundnut Butter Sauce - A Traditional Kenyan and Ugandan Dish

groundnut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers similar creaminess with less saturated fat.

tilapia

🥗Healthier: catfish

💰Cheaper: mackerel

Catfish is often lower in calories and mackerel is more affordable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

chili peppers

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Bell peppers add sweetness without heat, and flakes are cost-effective.

Smoke tilapia over low heat until cooked through, about 20 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

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

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

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Mix in groundnut butter until well combined with the tomato mixture.

Pour in coconut milk and stir until smooth, cooking for 3-4 minutes.

Add lime juice and chopped chili peppers, simmering for another 2 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting flavor as needed.

Gently fold in the smoked tilapia, allowing it to heat through for 2-3 minutes.

Garnish with chopped coriander and parsley before serving.

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