Poisson Frit du Chari à la Sauce Tomate et Piment Doux (Chari River Crispy Fish) – Authentic Chad Recipe
Named after the Chari River flowing through N’Djamena: crispy fish topped with sweet tomato-pepper sauce.
- Country of Origin
- 🇹🇩 Chad (Central Africa, Africa)
- Dietary Profile
- pescatarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Crisp pan-fried white fish fillets, Sweet bell peppers and caramelized onions, Steamed rice, Ripe tomatoes, Garlic
Ingredients for Poisson Frit du Chari à la Sauce Tomate et Piment Doux (Chari River Crispy Fish) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) crisp pan-fried white fish fillets, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups sweet bell peppers and caramelized onions, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup steamed rice
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with ripe tomatoes
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Chad seasoning (garlic, ginger, lime juice, parsley)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and ripe tomatoes for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add crisp pan-fried white fish fillets and sweet bell peppers and caramelized onions along with garlic, ginger, lime juice, parsley, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with steamed rice and serve straight from the skillet.