Attieke with Fried Fish

Name: Attieke with Fried Fish
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 3 cups dried attieke; 1.5 cups warm water; 4 tilapia fillets, patted dry; 1 bouillon cube, crumbled; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 1 red onion, thinly sliced; 2 plum tomatoes, diced; 1 habanero pepper, minced; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1/2 tsp salt

Steamed fermented cassava grains paired with crispy fried tilapia and a bright, spicy onion and tomato salad.

40 minMediumServes 4510 cal/serving

West AfricanDinnerStovetopPescatarianHigh ProteinGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

3 cups dried attieke
1.5 cups warm water
4 tilapia fillets, patted dry
1 bouillon cube, crumbled
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 red onion, thinly sliced
2 plum tomatoes, diced
1 habanero pepper, minced
2 tbsp lime juice
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Sprinkle 1.5 cups warm water over 3 cups dried attieke in a steamer basket, fluffing with a fork to break up clumps.
2

Steam dried attieke over boiling water for 10 minutes until tender and soft, then toss with half of the 1/2 tsp salt.
3

Season 4 patted dry tilapia fillets evenly with 1 crumbled bouillon cube and remaining salt.
4

Heat 1/3 cup vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry tilapia fillets for 4-5 minutes per side until crisp and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
5

Toss 1 thinly sliced red onion, 2 diced plum tomatoes, 1 minced habanero pepper, and 2 tbsp lime juice together in a bowl.
6

Serve hot dried attieke alongside fried tilapia fillets topped with the tomato mixture.

Questions

How long does Attieke with Fried Fish keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Attieke with Fried Fish?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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