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Attieke with Fried Fish

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

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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. 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. 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. 3

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

  4. 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. 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. 6

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

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Questions

What internal temperature should Attieke with Fried Fish reach?

For Attieke with Fried Fish, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I use a different white fish instead of the tilapia in Attieke with Fried Fish?

Yes. Any firm white fish of similar thickness works: cod, haddock, pollock and halibut are interchangeable here. Timing follows thickness, not species. As written, the entry for Attieke with Fried Fish uses 4 tilapia fillets, patted dry.

How hot is Attieke with Fried Fish?

Yes, it is properly hot. The heat in Attieke with Fried Fish comes from 1 habanero pepper, minced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the habanero, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Attieke with Fried Fish gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Attieke with Fried Fish is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the bouillon.

How much protein is in Attieke with Fried Fish?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 36 g of protein in about 510 calories, alongside 60 g carbohydrate and 15 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 590 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein dinner collection.

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