Fried Tilapia
Fried Tilapia is a delicacy that is traditionally relished among the Luo community. The current practice has seen many other communities adopt this recipe particularly in urban areas. It is usually eaten with Ugali and served during lunch or dinner to the entire family
Ingredients
1 whole fresh tilapia, (approx.834 g)
4 ¼ cups (831 g) cooking oil
1 ½ tsp. salt (7 g)
Preparation 10 minutes | Cooking 30 minutes | Serves 4
• Prepare and wash the fresh fish.
• Score the length of the fish and sprinkle salt on the sur- face.
• Put oil into the pan and heat.
• Put in the salted fish into the hot oil and fry until it browns.
• Turn to cook the other side.
• Place on paper towel to drain the excess oil.
Nutrition data per 100g of recipe:
Energy 1821 kJ/ 437 kcal |│ Fat 28.1 g |│ Carbohydrates 0.3 g │| Protein 45.7 g │| Fibre 0.0 g │
Vitamin A 24 mcg |│ Iron 6.2 mg |│ Zinc 1.16 mg
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