🇱🇸 Basotho (Lesotho) Cuisine

Tlhapi ea Chesanyama

Grilled Fish Lesotho Style

Prep Time 15 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Medium

Calories 277 kcal

Freshwater trout or tilapia grilled over hot coals with a simple seasoning of salt, lemon, and herbs. Lesotho's highland rivers and dams provide excellent trout, making this a prized mountain delicacy.

Ingredients

4 whole trout or tilapia, cleaned
2 lemons, sliced
4 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, sliced
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1 Score fish on both sides with diagonal cuts
2 Season inside and out with salt and pepper
3 Stuff cavities with lemon slices, herbs, and garlic
4 Brush outside with olive oil
5 Place on a hot braai grill
6 Grill 8-10 minutes per side until skin is crispy
7 Fish is done when flesh flakes easily
8 Serve immediately with lemon wedges

Did You Know?

Lesotho is one of the best trout fishing destinations in Africa. The cold, clean mountain streams produce fish with exceptional flavor, and fishing competitions draw anglers from across southern Africa.