Dried fish is used in the preparation of several Nigerian dishes and sauces like tomato stew, Egusi, Okra, Ogbono, jollof rice, etc. Dried fish provides an exnt source of protein with fewer calories than other foods such as beef. One hundred grams of dried fish contains about 80 percent protein with 300 calories, while beef has more than twice the calories with far less protein. This profile makes dried fish a compelling purchase for those looking to increase their intake of healthy food â and provides a distinct advantage to dried-fish retailers.