Samaki wa kukaanga, Swahili for “fried fish,” is a simple but popular way to prepare fish in Eastern Africa. It is a popular item at roadside food stands.
Samaki wa Kukaanga
Course: Fish and SeafoodCuisine: Kenya, TanzaniaMakes
4
servingsSamaki wa kukaanga, Swahili for “fried fish,” is a simple but popular way to prepare fish in Eastern Africa. It is a popular item at roadside food stands.
Ingredients
Fish, whole or fillets cut into serving portions — 2 pounds
Lime or lemon juice — 1/4 cup
Garlic, minced — 4 or 5 cloves
Salt — 2 teaspoons
Cayenne pepper — 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon
Oil — 1/2 cup
Directions
- Add the fish, lime or lemon juice, garlic, salt and cayenne pepper to a large, non-reactive bowl and set aside to marinate for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a saute pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the fish from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Fry the fish in the hot oil until browned on each side.
- Serve with rice and sukuma wiki.
Samaki wa Kukaanga Notes and Variations
- The amount of cayenne can be varied to your taste. Or try using a minced jalapeño or Serrano pepper.
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