Zambia’s Spiced Tilapia Stew
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A note on the Tilapia: traditional Zambian stews often use dried tilapia. We’ve used fresh because it’s more readily available here in Tulsa. Either one will add great flavor, though dried fish will add a chewier texture.
Servings
6 people
Servings
6 people
Zambia’s Spiced Tilapia Stew
Votes: 1
Rating: 3
You:
Rate this recipe!
Print Recipe
A note on the Tilapia: traditional Zambian stews often use dried tilapia. We’ve used fresh because it’s more readily available here in Tulsa. Either one will add great flavor, though dried fish will add a chewier texture.
Servings
6 people
Servings
6 people
Ingredients
  • 1 large onions , chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic , quartered
  • 1 inch ginger , fresh, peeled and grated
  • Thai bird chili peppers , to taste
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • peanut oil , vegetable oil may be substituted
  • 2 lb tilapia , fillets, boneless
  • 4 tomatoes , chopped
  • 1 head napa cabbage , shredded
Garnish
  • parsley , fresh, chopped -OR-
  • fresh cilantro , fresh, chopped
  • Thai bird chili peppers , sliced
  • lime , sliced
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Instructions
  1. In a large pot, fry the onion in peanut oil.
  2. When softened, add on the garlic, ginger, chilies, cumin, mustard seeds, and pepper. Cook a few more minutes, until fragrant.
  3. Add the tilapia, chopped tomatoes, napa cabbage, lime juice, water, and salt. Simmer 15 minutes, or until the fish flakes apart easily.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt as needed.
  5. Serve with a sprinkling of herbs, lime wedges, and chili peppers, as desired.