Spicy Fried Tilapia with Oven Roast Plantain

Spicy Fried Tilapia with Oven Roast Plantain

Ingredients

• 4 pieces medium size Tilapia Fish
• Lemon Grass leaves( Optional)
• 1 tablespoon Ginger Powder
• 1 teaspoon dry Pepper
• Seasoning to taste
• Salt to taste
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1/2 medium size Onion
• 1/2 cup Scotch Bonnet Pepper ( ripe and unripe)
• Lemon Grass
• 1/2 cup Olive Oil
• Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. Make slits on the side of the fish, season with salt, ginger,dry pepper and a little seasoning cube . Rub in the seasoning in very well into fish.
2. If you are using  lemon grass just stuff it in the mouth of the fish down to the stomach to add that lemony flavor to the fish
3. Allow fish to marinade for about 30 – 45 minutes before frying
4. Heat the oil and deep fry till golden brown but not dry. You want the fish cooked browned but not dry. It should still be moist
5. Serve with raw Pepper dip and roast plantain

How to make Pepper Dip

1. Blend or pound pepper, onion, garlic , seasoning and a little salt. Blend or pound to a rough texture.
2. Scoop pepper into a bowl and add the olive oil and mix.

How to make Roast Plantain

1. Peel plantain, cut into big chunks and roast in oven at gas mark 350 or until golden brown.

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