Green Fig and Saltfish
Green banana with salt cod — the national dish.
Ingredients
- 8 Green bananas
- 500 g Salt cod
- 2 Onions
- 2 Bell peppers
- 3 Tomatoes
- 5 cloves Garlic
- 3 sprigs Thyme
- 4 tbsp Coconut oil
- 1 Scotch bonnet
- 3 tbsp Lime juice
- 1 tsp Black pepper
Method
- Soak the saltfish — Soak overnight, changing the water twice, then boil 15 minutes and flake.
- Boil the green figs — Boil the green bananas in their skins for 25 minutes, then peel while warm.
- Make the base — Fry the onion, pepper, garlic and thyme in coconut oil until soft.
- Add the fish — Add the flaked cod and tomato and cook 10 minutes.
- Combine — Fold the sliced green figs through gently.
- Green Fig and Saltfish is ready — Finish with lime and black pepper and serve.