World Flavors Cookbook

Omena (Dried Silver Cyprinid)

Tiny dried lake fish, stewed with tomatoes, onions, and coriander into a pungent and nutritious sauce.

Cuisine: Kenya

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried omena (silver cyprinid)
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 green chili
• 2 tbsp oil
• Salt and coriander

Instructions

1. Rinse omena and pick through for debris.
2. Sauté onion and garlic in oil.
3. Add tomatoes and chili, cook to a sauce.
4. Add omena and enough water to barely cover.
5. Simmer 15 minutes. Season with salt and coriander.