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African Sea Bonga Fillets

Name: African Sea Bonga Fillets
Brand: African
SKU: DFF-DSF-002
Price: 18.49 USD
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Categories:Dried & Frozen Fish, Dried & Smoked Fish

Description

No chemical preservatives. — and not much else.

Preparation: Rinse bonga fillets and soak in warm water for 10-15 minutes to soften slightly.

Gluten-freeNo-preservatives

Bonga fish (shad) is a beloved smoked fish in West African cooking. These small, oily fish are traditionally smoked over wood fires until deeply golden and intensely flavorful. In Sierra Leone, bonga is the backbone of the national dish, cassava leaf stew. In Nigeria, smoked bonga adds incredible depth to soups and stews. The smoking process both preserves the fish and concentrates its rich, savory flavor into something truly special.

Smoked dried bonga fish (Ethmalosa fimbriata). Traditionally smoked, no chemical preservatives.

Preparation: Rinse bonga fillets and soak in warm water for 10-15 minutes to soften slightly. Remove bones if desired (though many cook with bones for extra calcium).

For Soups & Stews: Break into pieces and add to your pot during the last 15-20 minutes of cooking.

For Cassava Leaf Stew: A classic Sierra Leonean pairing — pound cassava leaves with bonga for rich flavor.

For Pepper Soup: Add whole fillets to the broth for deep, smoky flavor.

As a Side: Serve alongside garri soaking or with boiled yam and pepper sauce.