Dagaa (Dried Fish with Tomatoes) is a traditional Tanzanian recipe for a classic stew of dried fish cooked in a tomato and onion sauce with chillies, garlic and coconut milk. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Tanzanian version of: Dried fish with Tomatoes (Dagaa).
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Ingredients:
900g stockfish (dried cod) cut into 5cm chunks — (for preparing your own, see the recipe on how to prepare saltfish/stockfish)
450g tomatoes, cut into small wedges
200g onions, coarsely chopped
1 small hot chilli, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
600ml water
600ml coconut milk
60g butter
Method:
Dry-fry the stockfish in a non-stick pan until slightly browned. Meanwhile add the tomatoes, onions, chilli, garlic, water and coconut to a large pan. Bring to a boil then add the fried stockfish.
Reduce to a simmer and cook until most of the water has been absorbed (make sure you only stir gently to avoid breaking-up the fish). Tip into a bowl add the butter and allow to melt slowly over the dish.