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Teinai (Lemon-Garlic Fried Fish)

Name: Teinai (Lemon-Garlic Fried Fish)
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: Kiribati
Ingredients: 300g White fish; 1 lemon Lemon juice; 2 cloves Garlic; As needed All-purpose flour; As needed Oil for frying; A pinch Salt

Main Dish

⏱ 25 min

👥 Serves 2

Difficulty ⭐

Fish marinated in lemon and garlic, fried whole and crisp — a Kiribati table classic.

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📖 The Story Behind This Dish

Traditionally uses a colorful lagoon fish called "inai," though home cooks use whatever white fish is available. The simple cooking method of marinating in lemon and garlic before frying is the defining feature.

🌆 Where it's eaten: Served whole and shared among the family. Pairs well with rice.

🥕 Ingredients (serves 2)

White fish 300g
Lemon juice 1 lemon
Garlic 2 cloves
All-purpose flour As needed
Oil for frying As needed
Salt A pinch

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Marinate the fish in lemon juice, grated garlic, and salt for about 15 minutes.
Pat off excess moisture and coat lightly in flour.
Fry in 340°F (170°C) oil until golden.
Plate with lemon on the side.

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