Ichiloli Dry Fish Closed

 Ingredients

• 1 Medium Cooking Pot
• 2 Whole dried fish
• 2 Medium tomatoes (diced)
• 1 Medium onion (diced)
• 2 Tablespoon cooking oil
• 2 Teaspoon tomato paste
• Salt to taste

Preparation

1. Clean the dry fish with Hot water let fish soak for about 30 min.
2. Put the fish whole in a big pot or if using a smaller pot break the fish in half or pieces (this is to make it fit in the pot).
3. Add some salt and water and boil. 
4. After about an hour add tomato paste, tomatoes and onions on top of fish and let it boil
5. Continue adding water until the gravy thickens.
6. Best Served with Nshima, vegetables or on its own

Cooking Time

• Total time:  3-4 hours
• Prep time:  20 minutes
• Cook time: 3.5 hours

Serving Suggestions

3-5 Servings

Chef’s Tip

For Best presentation it is best NOT to Flip the fish during cooking phase

Try out this delicious Dry Fish closed recipe today and explore our range of authentic African foods, available now at Mamasown Market!