Tilapia Fish Stew recipe// Fresh Fish Recipe

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

tilapia fillets

🥗Healthier: cod

💰Cheaper: pollock

Cod offers a similar texture with potentially lower cost.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil adds health benefits while sunflower oil is budget-friendly.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Parsley provides a similar flavor profile and is often more accessible.

Remove scales and clean the tilapia fish thoroughly.

Add a little vegetable oil to a pot and heat it.

Chop onions and add them to the pot, cooking until browned.

Blend the tomatoes and add them to the pot, cooking for about 1 minute.

Squeeze lemon juice to marinate the fish before adding it to the pot.

Once the stew is boiling, place the whole tilapia in the pot, ensuring it is submerged.

Cook the fish for about 30 minutes, allowing it to boil thoroughly.

Chop fresh coriander and green chili to add to the stew towards the end of cooking.

Taste the stew to check for flavor and thickness.

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