Kyenam(African Fish Dish)

Soak bay leaves, peppercorns and cloves in 1/3 cup of oil overnight.

Rub cleaned fish with salt and black pepper and then the flavored oil.

Bake in a hot pan or in the oven or grill on a charcoal fire.

Then fry onion, tomatoes, tomato paste and red hot pepper in the rest of the oil.

Add dried shrimp or anchovy. Place the cooked fish on a bed of plain, boiled rice and coat with the tomato, onion and pepper sauce.

Decorate with French-fried onions, sliced green peppers, fried plaintain, sliced hard-boiled eggs, etc.

Serves 4.