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Guinea Bissau

Bolinhos de mancarra com peixe Fish & Peanut Balls Fish & Peanut Balls Ingredients 2 1/2 onions 2 lbs tilapia 3 Tbsp lemon juice 2 tsp salt, divided dash of pepper vegetable oil 5 sprigs parsley, chopped 1 cup finely chopped peanuts 1 egg Directions Thinly slice the onion half, grate the other two onions and set aside Place tilapia in a shallow bowl, add lemon juice, 1 tsp. salt and pepper and the sliced onion. Marinate for 30 minutes. Pour a thin layer of oil onto a saute pan and heat over medium-high heat. Add the tilapia and saute until cooked through, flipping half way. Transfer onto paper towells and let cool. Flake the tilapia into a bowl. Add the reserved grated onions, parsley, peanuts, egg and the remaining teaspoon of salt. Mix well and shape into balls. Deep fry the balls until golden. Adapted from a recipe at United Noshes Bissau-Guinean Recipes | Marga's International Recipes | Marga's Best Recipes | Marga's Food Blog | e-mail