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Chambo

Lake Malawi's prized tilapia, fried or grilled with tomato relish.

Prep13 min
Cook25 min
Total38 min
Serves4
DifficultyEasy
Per serving324 kcal
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MalawiMain courseHalal-friendlyGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

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

  • Chambo (Lake Malawi tilapia)4
  • Tomatoes3
  • Onion1
  • Oil4 tbsp
  • Lemon1
  • Salt1 tsp

Method

  1. FryScore, salt and fry chambo crisp.
  2. RelishSimmer tomato and onion; spoon over.

Nutrition per serving

Calories324 kcal
Protein37.3 g
Carbohydrates7.3 g
Fat16.6 g
Fibre1.8 g
Sugar4.0 g
Sodium722 mg
Saturated fat2.4 g
Serving sizeabout 320 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 Chambo take to make?

About 38 min in total: 13 min of preparation and 25 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Chambo?

About 324 kcal per serving, with 37 g of protein. The recipe makes 4 servings of about 320 g each.

Which allergens does Chambo contain?

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

Where is Chambo from?

Chambo is a main course from Malawi. Lake Malawi's prized tilapia, fried or grilled with tomato relish.

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