Makayabu (Congolese Fried Salted Cod)

Ingredients

• 1 lb dried salted cod
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 scotch bonnet pepper, minced
• 2 tbsp oil, plus more for frying
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1Soak the salted cod in cold water for several hours or overnight, changing the water a few times to remove excess salt.
2. 2Drain and pat the fish dry, then flake into large chunks.
3. 3Heat oil in a pan and fry the fish pieces until golden and crisp, then set aside.
4. 4In the same pan, sauté onion until soft, then add tomatoes and scotch bonnet and cook into a sauce.
5. 5Return the fried fish to the pan and toss gently to coat in the sauce.
6. 6Simmer 5 minutes to heat through and season with salt if needed.
7. 7Serve with cassava, rice, or plantains.

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