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Mtuzi Wa Samaki

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Cook Time 47 minutes
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp Oil
  • 2 to 2 1/2 pounds Fish filets, any kind, cut into serving portions
  • 6 to 8 cloves Garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper -- to taste
  • 1 Onion, chopped or sliced
  • 2 Red or green bell peppers, chopped or sliced
  • 1 cup tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups Coconut milk
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons Garam masala or curry powder
  • 1-2 tbsp Tamarind paste or lemon juice

Instructions
 

Directions

  • Heat the oil over medium-high flame in a large skillet or pot.
  • Season the fish with salt and pepper. Sear the fish fillets on both sides and remove to a plate.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the onions and peppers.
  • Sauté until the onion is translucent.
  • Add the garlic and sauté 1 or  2 minutes more.
  • Add the tomatoes, coconut milk, garam masala or curry powder, tamarind paste or lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Add the fish fillets, cover and continue to simmer until the fish is cooked through, from 5 to 8 minutes more.
  • Serve with rice, ugali, boiled potatoes, boiled cassava, or chapati.
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