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Mpuh Fish

URL: https://www.africanbites.com/mbuh-fish/

Ingredients

The fish and spices

  • 2-3 pounds fish steaks
  • 2 tablespoons Njangsa spice
  • 1 unit country onion spice
  • 1 unit African nutmeg (ehuru spice)
  • unit green pepper
  • ½ medium onion
  • 2-3 tablespoons palm oil
  • 1 tablespoon Bouillon powder or Maggi powder
  • 1 unit habanero pepper (adjust to taste)

The cooking liquid

  • 2 cups water

Instructions

  1. If using catfish, pour hot water over the fish to remove sliminess, then rinse and clean.
  2. Blend onions, bell pepper, spices, and habanero pepper until pureed, adding water as needed.
  3. Combine the blended mixture with plantain flour, bouillon powder, palm oil, and water until it resembles pancake batter.
  4. Coat the fish in the mixture.
  5. Prepare banana leaves by cutting them into rectangles, cleaning, and making them flexible by heating over an open flame.
  6. Place a piece of fish on the leaf with enough plantain mixture, fold the leaf and wrap it in aluminum foil.
  7. Steam the wrapped fish in a pot lined with a rack or foil, ensuring the mixture doesn't touch the water.
  8. Cook for about an hour, then let cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4-5
Calories
411
Total fat
22g
Total carbohydrates
4g
Total protein
45g
Sodium
257mg
Cholesterol
149mg

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