Secrets to perfect Smoked fish fry recipe | Mali Cooking in nature

smoked fish

🥗Healthier: grilled fish

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Grilled fish is lower in calories and canned fish is more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats while canola oil is often less expensive.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while all-purpose is usually cheaper.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Paprika offers flavor with less heat, and red pepper flakes are often cheaper.

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

Prepare the smoked fish by removing any bones and flaking it into large pieces.

Mix flour and cornmeal in a bowl, adding salt and black pepper to taste.

Coat the fish pieces in the flour mixture, ensuring they are evenly covered.

Fry the coated fish in the hot oil until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove the fish and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

In the same skillet, sauté onions, garlic, and ginger until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

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

Stir in cayenne pepper and lime juice, mixing well.

Return the fried fish to the skillet, gently tossing to coat with the sauce.

Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

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