🇹🇿 Tanzanian Cuisine

Dagaa wa Kukaanga

Fried Silver Sardines

Prep Time 20 min
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Calories 194 kcal

Tiny dried sardines fried until crispy with onions, tomatoes, and chili, served as a protein-rich side dish or snack with ugali.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse dried dagaa briefly and pat dry to remove excess salt.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a skillet, add onions and cook until softened.
  3. 3 Add tomatoes and chili, cook for three minutes until saucy.
  4. 4 Add dagaa and toss to combine, frying for five minutes until crispy.
  5. 5 Season with salt and a squeeze of lime juice.
  6. 6 Serve hot as a side dish with ugali and greens.

Did You Know?

Lake Victoria produces thousands of tonnes of dagaa annually, making these tiny fish one of Tanzania's most important protein sources.