---
title: Banku & Grilled Tilapia
servings: 4
prep time: 20 minutes
cook time: 40 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/banku-tilapia
---

Gather @cornmeal{250%g} and @fresh ginger{25%g}.

Rub the fish with ginger, @garlic{4%clove} and salt and let it sit 20 minutes. ~{20%minutes}

Stir the soured corn mixture with @cassava flour{100%g} over medium heat until it becomes a smooth, stretchy dough, 15 minutes of real stirring. ~{15%minutes}

Grill the @tilapia{2} until charred and just cooked, 6–8 minutes a side. ~{15%minutes}

Grind @tomato{2}, @scotch bonnet{2} and @onion{1} into a rough fresh pepper sauce.

Shape banku into smooth balls and serve everything on one platter, hands only.