Kenya Fish Baked with Tomatoes and Spices (Mtuzi Wa Samaki)

by olga

Servings: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

1 large onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seed and chopped or other very hot peppers
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 can (16 oz.) whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
2 Tablespoons vinegar
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 halibut steaks, 1 inch thick (about 2 pounds)

INSTRUCTIONS

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. 4 servings.

CHEF COMMENTS

(M’too-zee wah sah-mah-kee) The hallmark of much of African Cooking is the hot and peppery nature.

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