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4.9 from 144 votes

Fante Fante

Balanced, flavorful, and enjoyable—this recipe has it all.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: African , Ghanaian

Ingredients

  • 1 tilapia/ pompano Use any preferred firm white fish of your choice eg Tilapia, Red snapper
  • 500 g fresh tomatoes
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 4 tbsp vegetable oil palm oil
  • 1 tbsp garlic (freshly chopped)
  • 1 tsp ginger (freshly grated)

Instructions

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  1. Wash and clean the fish thoroughly removing the scales and dirt. Set aside.
  2. Wash the fresh tomatoes, pepper, and onions, and blend using a blender till a smooth mixture is obtained.
  3. Pour the vegetable oil into a clean saucepan and heat for around 2-3 minutes, then add the diced onions, ginger, and garlic and simmer for 2 minutes before adding the thyme, parsley, and bay leaves. Cook for another 10-15 minutes, or until it begins to bubble.
  4. Now add your mixed veggie combination. Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes.
  5. Finally, add the tilapia fish and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring once (to avoid breaking up the fish). Serve your dish with banku, fufu, and/or kenkey.

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