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Chambo recipe
Savor the rich flavors of Malawi with Chambo!
Ingredients
- 800 g chambo fish
- 2 unit onion
- 3 unit tomato
- 4 unit garlic
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 50 ml vegetable oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp coriander
How to make Chambo
- Clean and gut the chambo fish, placing it aside on a cutting board for later use.
- Finely chop 1 onion, 2 tomatoes, 3 cloves of garlic, and a piece of ginger, ensuring even pieces for cooking.
- In a pan over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil until shimmering and ready for sautéing.
- Sauté the chopped onion for 2-3 minutes until it becomes fragrant and translucent, stirring occasionally.
- Add the chopped garlic and ginger to the pan, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of black pepper; cook until the tomatoes are soft, about 5 minutes.
- Gently place the chambo fish in the pan with the tomato mixture, cover, and cook for 20 minutes, until cooked through and flaky.
- Remove from heat and let the fish rest for a few minutes before serving on a plate. Garnish with fresh coriander if desired.
What is Chambo?
Chambo is a traditional dish from Malawi. It takes about 45 minutes to prepare, is considered medium to make at home, and uses 9 ingredients.
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