Kribi-style grilled fish: traditional recipe, origin and ingredients

Where does Kribi-style grilled fish come from?

In Kribi, the South’s seaside town, fish is grilled on the beach as soon as the canoes come in. A marinade of njangsa, Penja pepper and chili: the taste of the ocean and of holidays.

Other signature dishes of the South region: Nnam owondo, Ogbono soup.

What are the ingredients for Kribi-style grilled fish?

For 6 people:

• Njangsa
• Penja white pepper
• Dried chili
• Ground ginger
• Fresh fish (buy locally)

How do you make Kribi-style grilled fish? Step-by-step recipe

1. Blend njangsa, Penja pepper, chili and ginger with garlic and onion.
2. Rub the scored fish with the marinade; rest 30 min.
3. Grill over charcoal 10 to 12 min per side.
4. Squeeze over some lime.
5. Serve with fried plantain or cassava sticks.

Tips for a perfect Kribi-style grilled fish

• The fresher the fish the better: the eye should be bright.
• Marinate for 30 minutes, no longer.
• A squeeze of lime when serving lifts the spices.

What to serve with Kribi-style grilled fish

Traditionally it is served with fried plantain, cassava sticks or miondo. It is a dish for holidays and outdoor meals.

Where to buy Kribi-style grilled fish ingredients in Europe and North America

Outside Cameroon, the dry and frozen ingredients for Kribi-style grilled fish are often hard to find. Our kit gathers them, checked and packed in Douala, and delivers them across Europe, the UK, the US and Canada, including Paris, Brussels, London, Montreal.

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