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Tanzania: Samaki Wakukuango (Steamed Whole Fish with Sauteed Onions)

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Recipe Introduction

We discovered this marvelous fish in an out-of-the-way restaurant in Dar Es Salaam. It was superb. The cook had prepared extra sauteed onions with tomatoes and held them aside as additional garnish. This might be a good idea for you. Scale and clean 1 4- to 6-lb. WHOLE FISH (like red snapper, haddock, halibut, etc.)- one that will fit into a roasting pan.
Remove head if desired and cut gashes 2 inches apart across the entire fish.
In a small bowl:
Combine: 2 Tbs. SALT
1 tsp. GARLIC POWDER (or use fresh garlic crushed)
1 tsp. COARSE RED PEPPER.
Rub the seasoned salt into the gashes thoroughly. Allow to stand for 15 minutes.
In a 7-inch skillet:
Saute: 1 cup ONIONS, chopped coarsely or sliced, and
1 cup TOMATOES, sliced, in
2 Tbs. BUTTER, with a lid on the pan.
Place the fish on a rack in a roasting pan.
Fill bottom of pan with water up to the rack.
Spread the onion mixture all over the fish.
Simmer or bake at 350~ for 30 to 40 minutes or until fish is done.
Remove the lid and permit the water to evaporate or reduce by one-quarter.
Remove the fish carefully to a large platter.
Spread the onion mixture over the top of the fish as a garnish.
Serve with rice at the side, with the fish sauce, and with lemon slices.