West African Fish Rub

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West African Fish Rub

West African Fish Rub is a traditional West African spice blend, using local spices, that is used as a very flavoursome rub for grilled or deep-fried fish. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic West African version of: West African Fish Rub.

prep time

5 minutes

cook time

5 minutes

Total Time:

10 minutes

Makes:

15 tbsp

Rating:

Tags : Chilli Recipes Spice Recipes West-africa Recipes

Though not truly 'authentic' the rub given below is based on a fish seasoning that my wife uses and it does incorporate traditional West African spices (as well as European-influenced herbs found in West Africa). It makes a fiery and flavoursome rub that goes well with meaty fish.

Ingredients:

6 Sénégal Pepper pods
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp coriander seeds
2 tsp dried piri-piri chillies
5 uzazi peppercorns
1 tsp black peppercorns
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp alligator pepper seeds (or grains of paradise)
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp freshly-grated calabash nutmeg (or nutmeg)
1 spring onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp parsley

Method:

Add the dry ingredients to a coffee grinder and grind to a fine, smooth, powder. Then add the other ingredients and grind to a smooth paste (you can store this in an air-tight container in the fridge for a few days if needed).

Use as a rubbing spice mixture for strongly-flavoured fish such as tuna, monkfish, sardines, mackerel before cooking on a barbecue.