Season the tilapia

• Score the cleaned tilapia on both sides.
• Rub with crushed garlic, grated ginger, salt, black pepper, paprika and crushed seasoning cube.
• Leave to marinate while preparing the rest.

Prepare the yam

• Peel the yam and cut into thick slices.
• Rinse the slices and pat them dry.

Fry the yam

• Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan.
• Fry the yam slices until golden and tender, turning once.
• Drain on paper and sprinkle with salt.

Make the tomato sauce

• Blend the tomatoes, half of the onions and the chili pepper.
• Cook the blend in a saucepan with a little oil until reduced and thick.
• Season with salt and seasoning cube.

Make the paprika and onion sauce

• Sauté the sliced onions in a little oil until soft.
• Stir in the paprika and a little of the tomato sauce.
• Cook briefly until fragrant and glossy.

Grill the fish over charcoal

• Light the charcoal and let it burn down to glowing embers.
• Grill the tilapia over the coals, turning carefully, until charred and cooked through.
• Brush with a little oil while grilling.

Serve

• Plate the grilled tilapia with the fried yam.
• Spoon over the tomato sauce and the paprika and onion sauce.