Grilled Fish Recipe - Poisson Braisé

whole fish

🥗Healthier: filleted fish

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Filleted fish is easier to eat, while canned fish is budget-friendly.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds flavor and is healthier, while canola is more affordable.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: red chili flakes

Paprika offers a milder flavor, while red chili flakes are often less expensive.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried herbs are convenient and have a longer shelf life, while frozen herbs are budget-friendly.

In a deep bowl, add grated onion, ginger, parsley, garlic, 1 bouan cube, and 1 tablespoon of lime juice with some black pepper.

Add 1 tablespoon of oil and 0.5 teaspoon of hot chili pepper to the mixture and mix all together to form a paste.

Marinate the fish with the seasoning paste thoroughly.

Cover and refrigerate the fish for at least 1 hour.

Grill the fish for 30 to 40 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan and fry the onion for 2 minutes.

Add 1 mashed tomato, 1 bouan cube, black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of freshly ground hot chili to the pan.

Add 1 tablespoon of lime juice and fry all together.

Add some water and let simmer until the onions are tender.

Serve the grilled fish with the onion sauce.

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