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Coastal Tafi Fry with Kenyan Spices

Yields3 Servings

Serve hot with kachumbari, lime wedges, and your choice of ugali or coconut rice. Perfect for family meals or weekend gatherings.

Main
 1 kg Tafi (Rabbit Fish), cleaned and scored
 2 Lemons (large)
 4 Tomatoes, diced
 2 Onions, sliced
 4 cloves Garlic, minced
 2 tsp Ginger, grated
 2 Green chilies (pilipili), chopped
 2 Fresh dhania (coriander)
Spice Mix
 2 tbsp Royco mchuzi mix
 1 tsp Curry powder
 1 tsp Black pepper
 Salt to taste
 2 tbsp Cooking Oil
 1 tbsp Tomato paste
Optional Side
 Kachumbari (fresh tomato & onion salad)
 Ugali or coconut rice
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  1. Preparation (10 mins): • Clean fish thoroughly • Score diagonal cuts on both sides • Squeeze lemon juice over fish • Let marinate for 10 minutes
  2. Seasoning (5 mins): • Mix royco, curry powder, black pepper, and salt • Rub spice mixture into cuts and cavity • Let stand for 5 minutes
  3. Cooking (15 mins): • Heat oil in large pan over medium heat • Fry onions until golden brown • Add garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute • Add tomatoes and tomato paste • Cook sauce until tomatoes soften • Add fish carefully • Cover and cook for 7-8 minutes • Flip once, cook additional 5-6 minutes • Add chopped chilies • Garnish with fresh dhania

CHEF'S TIPS
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  • For crispier skin, ensure fish is pat dry before frying
  • Don't move fish too much while cooking
  • Best served immediately while hot
  • Great with fresh kachumbari and lime wedges
  • Store leftovers in fridge for maximum 24 hours

SERVING SUGGESTION
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Serve hot with kachumbari, lime wedges, and your choice of ugali or coconut rice. Perfect for family meals or weekend gatherings.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

300g

Amount per serving
Calories220
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g13%
Total Carbohydrate 6g3%

Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Protein 28g
Iron 2.5mg14%
Vitamin D 20mcg100%
Vitamin B12 1.7mg71%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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