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African Braised Fish
A whole fish marinated in a spicy African sauce, grilled on the barbecue or in the oven, served with a zesty tomato sauce and a small fresh salad. This authentic recipe, inspired by the culinary traditions of Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, and Mali, offers rich flavors of lemon, chili, mustard and parsley.
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Critical Success Points
- • Cleaning the fish
- • Preparing the marinade
- • Scoring the fish
- • Marinating the fish for 1 hour
- • Cooking the fish (respect time and brush)
Safety Warnings
- • Handle raw fish with clean hands and utensils to avoid cross‑contamination.
- • Watch the barbecue flames; use kitchen gloves when handling the hot grill.
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