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Banku and tilapia recipe
Savor the delightful taste of Ghanaian banku and tilapia!
Ingredients
- 400 g banku flour
- 800 ml water
- 4 tilapia fish
- 1 onion
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp oil
How to make Banku and tilapia
- In a bowl, mix 400 g of banku flour with 800 ml of water until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a pot and heat it over medium heat, stirring continuously for 10 minutes until it thickens.
- Clean and scale 1 tilapia fish, then season it with salt, 1 chopped onion, 1 diced tomato, and 1 chopped pepper.
- In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat.
- Grill or fry the fish in the hot oil for 8-10 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
- Once cooked, transfer the tilapia to a plate and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Serve the banku warm alongside the grilled fish on a platter for sharing.
- Garnish the tilapia with extra onions and tomatoes before serving.
What is Banku and tilapia?
Banku and tilapia is a traditional dish from Ghana, cooked in a pan, and takes about 60 minutes from start to finish. It is built around banku flour. The recipe below uses 8 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Banku and tilapia take?
At 60 minutes it is quicker than 57% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. The method runs to 8 steps, the longest being 10 minutes.
Any tips for making Banku and tilapia?
Using fresh tilapia enhances the flavor of this dish.
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