Tilapia is such a versatile fish. It’s great for grilling but also firm enough to stew like we did in this recipe. View a demo of this recipe on our Instagram profile HERE

What You’ll Need - Serves 2

  • 1 whole tilapia

  • 1/2 yellow onion

  • 200g chopped tomatoes

  • 1 tsp mild curry powder

  • 1 tsp chilli flakes (optional)

  • 2 tsp paprika

  • 3 cups vegetable stock

  • Juice of half a lemon

  • 2 tbs cooking oil of your choice.

  • Salt to taste

Prep - 10 minutes

  • Finely dice the onion.

  • Rinse tilapia and pat dry with kitchen paper.

  • Cut the tilapia into 3 pieces; the tail, the middle, and the head.

Let’s Get Cooking - 30 minutes

  • In a pot, heat your preferred cooking oil.

  • Add the chopped onions and fry on medium heat and fry until soft.

  • Add the tomatoes and combine while smashing the pieces to break them up.

  • Once the tomatoes are mashed, add your spices; curry powder, paprika, and chilli flakes.

  • Combine well then season with salt.

  • Add the vegetable stock and bring the sauce to a simmer on medium heat for 5 minutes.

  • Add your fish pieces and simmer on medium heat for 15 minutes (turn the fish half way).

  • Remove the fish off the heat and squeeze the juice of the lemon into the stew.

  • Serve with any sides of your choice.

Love,

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