Mufete

Ingredients13

• whole firm white fish such as grouper1.2 kg
• ripe plantains4
• sweet potatoes500 g
• cassava500 g
• onions3
• tomatoes3
• garlic4 cloves
• palm oil4 tbsp
• white vinegar3 tbsp
• fresh chili1
• lemons2
• salt2 tsp
• black pepper1 tsp

Method

1. Peel the sweet potatoes and cassava, cut into large chunks, and boil in salted water until tender, about 25 minutes. Boil the unpeeled plantains in a separate pot until soft, then peel.
2. Score the fish, rub with salt, pepper, and the juice of one lemon, and grill over medium heat until cooked through and lightly charred, turning once.
3. Finely chop the onions, tomatoes, garlic, and chili. Mix with palm oil, vinegar, remaining lemon juice, and a pinch of salt to make a raw sauce.
4. Arrange the grilled fish with the plantains, sweet potatoes, and cassava, and serve the sauce on the side.