LE ME TSOLOLA
Le Me Tsolola is a traditional African dish from the Comoros Islands. The dish is a basic stew composed of fish and pork cooked in coconut milk. Cubed beef, green bananas, mahi mahi, oil, onions, tomatoes, coconut milk, and seasonings are common ingredients. The fish and beef are fried in oil till brown, then simmered with the remaining ingredients in coconut milk. Le Me Tsolola is served over white rice after it has been patiently cooked until all of the ingredients are soft.
Ingredients:
- 2 green bananas, peeled
- 300 g fish, cut into pieces
- 300 g meat or tripe (or a mix) cut into pieces.
- 2 onions, finely chopped4 tomatoes, chopped
- 400 ml coconut milk
- Salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste
Instructions:
In a large, wide pot, heat the oil on medium-high. Sear the fish and meat on all sides until brown. Transfer the fish and pork to the pot's sides and top with the bananas. Cook, stirring occasionally, for a few minutes. Mix in the onions, tomatoes, and coconut milk. Add the ingredients, mix, bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for one hour. Serve over white rice.
