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Mukeke

Lake Tanganyika perch, Burundi's prized fish, grilled or fried.

Prep11 min
Cook15 min
Total26 min
Serves4
DifficultyEasy
Per serving334 kcal
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BurundiMain courseHalal-friendlyGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 4 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Mukeke (Lake Tanganyika perch) or tilapia1 kg
  • Lemon1
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Garlic cloves3
  • Oil3 tbsp

Method

  1. SeasonSeason with lemon, garlic and salt.
  2. GrillGrill 8 minutes per side.

Nutrition per serving

Calories334 kcal
Protein50.3 g
Carbohydrates1.6 g
Fat14.0 g
Fibre0.2 g
Sugar0.1 g
Sodium765 mg
Saturated fat2.2 g
Serving sizeabout 270 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Fish. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Mukeke take to make?

About 26 min in total: 11 min of preparation and 15 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Mukeke?

About 334 kcal per serving, with 50 g of protein. The recipe makes 4 servings of about 270 g each.

Which allergens does Mukeke contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Fish. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Mukeke from?

Mukeke is a main course from Burundi. Lake Tanganyika perch, Burundi's prized fish, grilled or fried.

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