Kenya Fish Baked With Tomatoes And Spices Mtuzi Wa Samaki Recipes

KENYA FISH BAKED WITH TOMATOES AND SPICES (MTUZI WA SAMAKI)

Steps:

• Cook and stir onion, garlic and peppers in oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat until onion is tender.
• Reduce heat; stir in remaining ingredients except fish.
• Cook uncovered over low heat, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
• Arrange fish in ungreased oblong baking dish 12 x 7 1/2 x 2 inches.
• Spoon tomato mixture over fish.
• Cook uncovered in 350°F oven until fish flakes easily with fork, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Sprinkle with snipped fresh cilantro if desired.
• New International Cookbook.

MTUZI WA SAMAKI (EAST AFRICAN FISH IN COCONUT CURRY)

Steps:

• Heat the oil over medium-high flame in a large skillet or pot. Season the fish with salt and pepper. Sear the fish fillets on both sides and remove to a plate. Do not cook through.
• Reduce the heat to medium and add the onions and peppers. Sauté until the onion is translucent. Add the garlic and sauté 1-2 minutes more.
• Add the tomatoes, coconut milk, garam masala or curry powder, tamarind paste or lemon juice, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 6-8 minutes.
• Add the fish fillets, cover and continue to simmer until the fish is cooked through, 5-10 minutes. Serve with rice, ugali, boiled potatoes, boiled cassava or chapatti.
• Variations: Mtuzi wa Kamba (Shrimp in coconut curry): substitute shrimp for the fish. There is no need to sear the shrimp initially.