The ancestral catfish of Africa — lean, white-fleshed, adaptable freshwater fish with high protein, selenium, and B12. The cultural connection: American channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) is the Black Southern food tradition; African Clarias catfish is its West African ancestor. The grandmother's catfish on both continents.
When Black Southern Americans fry catfish on Sunday, they are continuing a 10,000-year West African river fishing tradition without knowing it. APEX makes them know it. The catfish is the same fish — just 5,000 miles of ocean apart.
Selenium and B12 combination from African catfish supports thyroid function and neurological health simultaneously. Lean protein without saturated fat makes it ideal for T2D and cardiovascular disease management. Similar nutritional profile to American channel catfish, confirming the ancestral nutritional parallel.
Available live and fresh at African fish markets in major US cities. Also available at West African grocery stores in some form. Prepare as you would American catfish — pan-fry with cornmeal, grill whole, or stew in pepper sauce. The traditional preparation is stewed whole in tomato pepper sauce with onions and scotch bonnet.
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