Chambo wa Kubira

Ingredients

• 4 whole chambo fish (or tilapia), cleaned
• 2 lemons, juiced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 thumb ginger, grated
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 red chili, finely chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1Score the fish a few times on each side and rub with salt and lemon juice.
2. 2Combine the garlic, ginger, oil, paprika, chili, salt and pepper into a marinade.
3. 3Rub the marinade all over the fish, inside and out, and let sit for 20 minutes.
4. 4Preheat a grill or griddle pan over medium-high heat.
5. 5Grill the fish for 5-7 minutes per side, basting with any remaining marinade, until the skin is charred and the flesh flakes easily.
6. 6Serve hot with nsima and a side of greens or tomato relish.

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