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    Malawian Chambo (Fried Fish in Gravy)

    August 18, 2016 By Darlene at International Cuisine

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    Malawian chambo is actually a type of fish that is endemic to Lake Malawi also known as Lake Nyasa. The freshwater fish is  in the Tilapia family and therefore an easy fish to find to make this delicious dish.   The recipe calls for two ingredients that need to made ahead of time.  One is a curry spice blend and the other is a fruit chutney.  The fish is fried and then cooked in sort of a gravy.  The result is outstanding and we understand why this is one of the beloved dishes of Malawi. We served it alongside the national dish called Nsima which is a cornmeal porridge that is often the  only meal a poor Malawian family may eat. This delicious sauce would be wonderful on chicken or eggs or toast or any number of things.  Enjoy!

    Malawian Chambo

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    Malawian Chambo (Fried Fish in Gravy)

    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine Malawian
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 30 minutes
    Total Time 40 minutes
    Servings 4
    Author International Cuisine

    Ingredients

    • 4 Tilapia fillets
    • lemon juice
    • flour
    • 1 large onion chopped
    • 2 Tablespoons Malawi curry spice blend See recipe at internationalcuisine.com
    • 1 cup water
    • 1 carrot chopped
    • 1 green pepper chopped
    • 1/4 cup fruit chutney see recipe at Internationalcuisine.com

    Instructions

    • Clean, salt and sprinkle fillets with lemon juice
    • Roll in flour
    • Heat about 4 tablespoons of oil in a large frying pan and fry the fillets about 4 minutes per side and remove the fillets.
    • In the pan add the chopped onion and fry until translucent (about 5 minutes)
    • Mix in 2 Tablespoons of the Malawi curry spice blend and fry with the onions for about 2 minutes
    • Add the rest of the curry spice blend along with 1 1/2 cups of water stirring so all the spice blend is nicely incorporated into the water.
    • Add in the chopped carrots and green pepper and turn heat to a simmer.
    • simmer until the vegetables are soft about 10 minutes
    • Add in the fruit chutney and stir
    • Place the fillets into the saucepan and make sure they are covered by the gravy.
    • Close the lid and let the fish rest in the sauce for a few minutes.
    • Plate with lots of the sauce
    • Serve with nsima (cornmeal porridge) or rice.
    • Enjoy!

     

     

     

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