African Sharptooth Catfish

COOKING EVERY FISH IN THE WORLD 🐟 🌍
Episode 51 – African Sharptooth Catfish
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BIN: Clarias gariepinus
FR: Poisson-chat africain
GER: Afrikanischer Raubwels
IT: Pesce gatto africano
ESP: Bagre de dientes afilados
RSA: Skerptandbaber
NRA: Tarwada / Ejengi
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Bunny Chow with clarias catfish! This fish species is perfect for curries, so I took the liberty to recreate a delicious recipe by fellow chef Sepp.
Catfish supplied by: Fin + Bone London
“Fish Daddy Filleting Knife”: Savernake Knives
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Ingredients (serves 2):
350-400g clarias catfish fillet
Flour for dusting
Frying oil
Curry:
1 cinnamon stick
2 star anise
2 bay leaves
1 tbsp coriander seeds
1 large chopped onion
2 minced green chillies
4 grated tomatoes
1 tbsp grated garlic
1 tbsp grated ginger
1 tbsp coriander powder
1 tbsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp garam masala
Pinch of chilli powder
Chopped chives or spring onions
1 brioche bun
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Recipe:
1. Fillet the fish and cut into chunks as shown in this video.

2. Curry: infuse oil for a few minutes with cinnamon, bay leaves, anise and coriander seeds. Sweat onion and chillies, then add garlic and ginger, followed by the remaining spices. Pour in the tomatoes and simmer gently for about 45 minutes.

3. Coat the catfish chunks with flour and deep fry until slightly coloured. Transfer to the curry and mix carefully.

4. Slice the brioche bun in half and cut out a rectangular hole in the middle. Pour in the fish curry, sprinkle with chives and spring onions and enjoy!