Kapenta Stew

Description
Kapenta is a perch-like fish found in the Zambezi and other rivers of Zambia.

Ingredients
1 Onion, chopped

2 or 3 tablespoons oil

2 tomatoes, peeled and cut up

1 pound dried kapenta, washed well, or 1 pound fresh kapenta or Perch

Directions
For dried fish: Sauté Onion in oil until it starts to brown. Add tomatoes and sauté another few minutes.

Add dried kapenta and cook 5 to 7 minutes over a hot fire. water may be added if you prefer a wetter gravy.

For fresh fish: Add the fish after the onions have started to brown and then add the tomatoes in the last 5 minutes.

Serve with Nshima.

Serves: 4