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Kapenta (Dried Fish Relish)

Kapenta (Dried Fish Relish)

Zambia

40Minutes
EasyLevel
4Serves
8Steps
About

Tiny dried kapenta fish from Lake Tanganyika and Lake Kariba, cooked with tomato and onion into a savoury Zambian relish eaten with nshima and greens.

Equipment
  • Bowl
  • Pan
  • Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Dried kapenta (small dried fish)2 cups
Tomatoes3
Onion1
Garlic2 cloves
Fresh chilli (optional)1
Vegetable oil3 tbsp
Water0.5 cup
Saltto taste

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