CRISPY FRIED WHOLE TILAPIA | DELICIOUS FRIED WHOLE FISH

Crispy fried whole fish is delicious with ugali, sukuma wiki and kachumabari.This traditional Kenyan dish comes togethr easily , all you need for the fish is to make a simple spice rub for the fish.

INGREDIENTS

1 Whole Tilapia about 1.25 lbs (600 grams) scaled, gutted and cleaned

Spice Rub
1 Tbs Cumin coriander powder
1 Tsp Chili powder
1 tsp Garlic powder
1 Tsp Onion powder
1/2 Tsp Ginger powder
1 Tsp Paprika
1/2 Tsp Black pepper, ground
1 Tsp Kosher salt
1 Tbs Corn starch

Kachumbari ( Sauce )
1 Tsp vegetable oil
1 Ripe tomato, sliced
Half red onion ,sliced
1 scallion, chopped
1 Small chili , chopped
1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped
1 Tsp Garlic, minced
1/2 Tsp Ginger, minced
1 Lemon zest and juice
1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

[myfoodjournalke]

Hello, am the daughter who inspires him and also an amazing cook...but i only learnt from the best...YOU!!!

[TammiThomas-kc]

I am Alaskan so I have eaten plenty of fish, but made this last night and it is now my favorite fish recipe! I loved the crispy skin perfectly seasoned and thought I wouldn't like the kachumbari cooked but WOW. It's perfect for this dish. Bless you.for sharing it!

[alexandermbau]

I just love the part when chef wainaina says "the mwiko needs to be imported from Kenya'🇰🇪🇰🇪😂😂😂

[douglaswamburu]

Chef Wainaina you never disappoint. Much love from London, UK

[carlenelombo]

So glad I found this channel, reminding me of all the wonderful flavors of Kenya 🇰🇪 Kudos Chef Wainaina!

[paulinemutinda]

Your recipes are easy and quick, good job keep on keeping on.

[lalamadison]

I have not witnessed a whole fish being fried since I was a tiny tot this video was so satisfying Chef.

[djchamac]

Looks delicious.its amazing how every nation has its own recipes. Thank you sir!

[pari.]

Jambo chef you remind me of our good old days in East Africa. Cannot get enough of your recipes more traditional ones from back home 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️

[TastyTable]

Crispy means delicious! I like your fish cooking and will try to copy your recipe while enjoy the process if cooking!

[emilychibanda]

The fish was looking delicious I will definitely try your recipe, I really love fish. Keep on showing us more of your lovely recipes. Thank you 👍

[mandynancy]

I love this type of fish but always struggle to get it right. Thank very much. Now, I should be more confident to get it right and fully enjoy this dish

[nawigitf]

💕 Asante sana Chef. Love this recipe. Delicious. I usually *make a perfect scoop* in the ugali to *scoop* the veges and the sauce! 😋

[jmj]

Thank you for giving cooking tips as well!

[josephamuti]

Kudos 👏 to you chef, awesome presentation. How do you cook without tilapia without leaving the entire house smelling like fish 🐟???

[Johnmetasimon-gdwp]

I like the way you explain and prepare the food ❤️

[AmnaKitchen]

Hllo chef this whole fry fish looks ery crispy and delicious definitely 🌹♥️🌟

[joanwalford]

I always loved Tilapia but stopped eating it several years ago with all the baf press it was getting. Yours look mouthwatering.

[wandiaflorence]

Looks delicious, thanks you Chef Wainaina, am very bad by Fish preparing.

[hermandemello]

My favorite Chief Wainana ty so much for the awesome lovely Tilapia avaral gravy recipe n supper results I'm pleased and happy watching ur post from Tanga Tanzania Wow. Say hii to ur beautiful daughter.