Grandmother's Congolese Pan-Fried Fish Casserole

Assemble the ingredients: fish, turmeric, lemon juice, coriander, salt, black pepper, tomato.

Warm oil in a heavy pot. Add the fish and cook until pan-fried.

Stir in the aromatics and spices — the backbone of Congolese flavors.

Add the remaining ingredients and cook gently, stirring occasionally, until tender.

Taste and adjust seasoning; the flavor should deepen as it cooks.

Plate and serve with traditional Congolese accompaniments such as bread, rice, or fresh herbs.