How to Choose Fresh Fish Like a Pro
Here are some tips for choosing fresh fish the next time you go shopping.
By Chic African Culture
African food recipe
Traditional African Recipe of Stewed Sardines in Groundnut Sauce.
African food
Stew
Ingredients
1 cup groundnuts
2 pounds fresh sardines
2 medium carrots, diced
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 chili pepper, finely chopped
2 large tomatoes, diced
1 large onion, diced
2 tablespoons palm oil
2 cups of water
Salt and pepper to your liking
Directions
To make the groundnut paste: Roast then peel one cup of groundnuts. Crush or grind the groundnuts into a powder, add some hot water and mix to make a paste.
To make the stew: Clean, Fry the onions and garlic in oil until brown and tender in large pan over high heat. Add the tomatoes and carrots, stir then add groundnut paste, season with salt, pepper and chili, stir then add fish, cover and simmer 20 minutes. Serve with rice.
How to Choose Fresh Fish Like a Pro, knowing how to choose fresh fish is a vital skill for the home cook.
The top ten African fish exporters to Europe are Morocco 29%, Namibia 15.8%, South Africa 12.3%, Mauritius 7% and Senegal 6.3%.
| How to Choose Fresh Fish | Fish should... |
|---|---|
| Smell It | It should not have a bad smell |
| Scratch the Scales | The scales should not be easy to remove from the skin. |
| Observe the Stomach | It should not have a sunken, soft and mushy or burst stomach. |
| Press the Flesh | The flesh should not be soft and should not leave the mark of your finger where you pressed. |
| Open the Gills | The gills should be red and clean with almost no slime. |
| Check the Eyes | The eyes should be firm, clear and sticking out. |
| Check the Skin | The skin should always be glossy and moist. |
| Check How the Seller Keeps the Fish | Fish should always be kept chilled with clean ice in a clean container. |
By Chic African Culture
African food recipe
Traditional African Recipe of Stewed Sardines in Groundnut Sauce.
Stewed Sardines in Groundnut Sauce recipe
Serves 4African food
Stew
Nutrition facts: 110 calories, 1 gram fat
Ingredients
1 cup groundnuts
2 pounds fresh sardines
2 medium carrots, diced
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 chili pepper, finely chopped
2 large tomatoes, diced
1 large onion, diced
2 tablespoons palm oil
2 cups of water
Salt and pepper to your liking
Directions
To make the groundnut paste: Roast then peel one cup of groundnuts. Crush or grind the groundnuts into a powder, add some hot water and mix to make a paste.
To make the stew: Clean, Fry the onions and garlic in oil until brown and tender in large pan over high heat. Add the tomatoes and carrots, stir then add groundnut paste, season with salt, pepper and chili, stir then add fish, cover and simmer 20 minutes. Serve with rice.
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