Kapenta Stew (Zambian Dried Small Fish Stew)

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried kapenta (small dried fish)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 green chili, minced
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 cup water
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1Rinse the dried kapenta and soak briefly in warm water to soften slightly, then drain.
2. 2Heat oil in a pan and sauté onion until soft.
3. 3Add tomatoes and chili and cook until the tomatoes break down into a sauce.
4. 4Add the kapenta and water and bring to a simmer.
5. 5Cook 12-15 minutes until the fish is tender and the sauce has thickened.
6. 6Season with salt and serve with nshima.

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