Dahomey fish stew

Ingredients
Two thoroughly cleaned fillets of fish either tilapia or any low-fat flesh fish
Flour
Salt, black pepper, to taste
One quarter cup of palm oil or vegetable oil
Two onions, finely chopped
Two tomatoes, chopped
One cup fish stock or water
Red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper (optional)

Method

1. Cut the fish crosswise, into two-inch sections.
2. Mix the flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Roll the fish in the flour mixture.
3. Heat the oil in a skillet or frying pan. Cook the fish in the oil, turning it until it is golden brown all over. Remove the fish and set aside.
4. Fry the onions in the skillet for a few minutes. Add the tomatoes. Stir and cook for about ten minutes.
5. Add the fish stock (or water). Reduce heat, cover and simmer for ten minutes more.
6. Return the fish to the skillet. Add red pepper if desired. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
7. Serve with rice or chapatti.