Samaki wa kupaka

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Samaki wa kupaka is the name for a delicious Tanzanian dish consisting of fish that is grilled over charcoal, then served with coconut sauce. The fish is usually marinated in garlic, ginger, salt, oil, and lime before being placed on the grill, while the sauce consists of tamarind paste, tomato paste, chili peppers, curry powder, garlic, and coconut milk. It is recommended to serve samaki wa kupaka with side dishes such as plain boiled rice or spinach.