Fried Tilapia with Homemade Coconut Rice Recipe

Fried Tilapia with Homemade Coconut Rice Recipe

From: Colombia

By: Julier Sotelo

Pescado Frito con Arroz de Coco Frito is a classic Latin American dish that combines the flavors of crispy fried fish and fried coconut rice. The fish is typically coated in a mixture of flour, spices, and lemon juice before being fried to perfection. The coconut rice is made by frying leftover rice in coconut oil and adding coconut milk and fresh herbs for flavor- yum city.

In Colombia, Pescado Frito con Arroz de Coco Frito is often enjoyed as a hearty and flavorful meal, particularly during the hot summer months when the combination of crispy fried fish and coconut rice provides a refreshing and satisfying meal. Serve with a side of patacones, which are fried green plantains, for a delicious and satisfying crunch!

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  • Prep Time

    Less than 10 min

  • Cook Time

    Less than 30 min

  • Serves

    2+

  • Meal Type

    Main Dish

  • Dietary Stuff

    Contains Fish

  • Difficulty

    Moderate - New Skills or Ingredients Await

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How to Prepare Fried Tilapia with Homemade Coconut Rice

Ingredients:

½ coconut
1 cup rice
½ tbsp salt for fish
½ tbsp salt for rice
¼ tbsp salt for salad
1 tbsp sugar for rice
1 fish
1 tomato
1 onion
1 lemon
1 green banana
1 liter oil for frying fish
¼ cabbage

Instructions:

TO MAKE THE FISH: Rinse fish in water. Make 2-3 slices in skin diagonally so that it cooks evenly during frying. Rub salt into fish.
Heat oil in fryer for 8-10 minutes til hot. Add fish.
After about 4 minutes, turn fish to fry on the other side. Fry for another 4 minutes.
The fish should be caramel colored when done. You can also remove it and touch the top of the fish with a fork to see if it is crispy.
TO MAKE THE COCONUT RICE: Remove shell and pulp from coconut. Scratch coconut on grater.
Pour ¼ cup of water into scratched coconut. Squeeze coconut scratch with hands then pass through a strainer to separate the bran and the coconut water.
Pour coconut water into a pot along with sugar and salt.
Heat to boil. After 2 minutes, add 1 cup of water and bring to a boil.
Add rice, reduce heat, and cover for about 10 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
PREPARE PLANTAINS: Peel plantain. Remove skin then cut into cubes – 3-4 pieces.
Fry plantains in hot oil for 3 minutes until golden brown. Remove and let cool for 4 minutes.
Crush plantain without destroying shape. Flatten using a plate or flat surface.
Return to hot oil and fry again. Flip several times for 3 minutes to fry on both sides.
Remove and add salt.
PREPARE SALAD: Slice tomato and onion into slices.
Julienne the cabbage and mix with the tomato and onion.
Add salt and ½ lemon for flavor.

How to Serve Fried Tilapia with Homemade Coconut Rice

Julier recommends serving as follows:
Use a large plate
Place fish on one side of the plate
The patacones (plantains) distributed on the sides
The rice in a corner or center of the plate
The salad always close to the rice to give it color

Tips for Making this Fried Tilapia with Homemade Coconut Rice Recipe

If the fish turns out very toasted or crispy, don't mind it, it's richer that way and you don't need to remove the bones when eating, they come off by themselves!

How Do You Fry a Whole Fish?

To fry a whole fish, rinse and pat dry the fish, then make diagonal cuts on the skin. Heat oil in a pan until hot. Place the fish in the hot oil and fry for 4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
Remove the fish from the oil and drain excess oil on a paper towel.

What is Pescado Frito con Arroz de Coco Frito served with?

Pescado frito con arroz de coco frito is typically served with patacones, which are fried plantains. It can also be served with a salad made of thinly sliced tomato, onion, and cabbage.

What is Pescado Frito con Arroz de Coco Frito in English?

In English, pescado frito con arroz de coco frito means fried fish with fried Coconut Rice.

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