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Boiled Green Bananas with Cornmeal Dumpling and Salted Fish

Cultural Context

Originating from Jamaica, boiled green bananas with cornmeal dumpling and salted fish is a traditional dish that reflects the island's agricultural bounty and culinary heritage. This hearty meal is often enjoyed for breakfast or lunch and showcases the use of local ingredients. Today, it remains a beloved comfort food in Caribbean households and has found its way into the diaspora, celebrated for its simplicity and flavor.

CaribbeanJMmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 medium green bananas
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 cup cornmeal
8 oz salted fish
2 medium tomatoes
1 medium onion
3 cloves garlic
1 medium sweet pepper
1 Scotch bonnet pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup okra

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

1

Take two bunches of green bananas from the neighbor's yard with permission.

2

Add cooking oil to hands to prevent banana sap from sticking.

3

Peel the green bananas and clean them.

4

Boil the peeled bananas in a pot of water for about 15 to 20 minutes until soft.

5

Prepare cornmeal dumplings and add them to the boiling water with the bananas.

6

Chop salted fish, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and sweet peppers.

7

Sauté the chopped vegetables and salted fish until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

8

Add black pepper to the sautéed mixture.

9

Harvest okra from the kitchen garden and add it to the sautéed mixture, cooking for another minute.

10

Serve the boiled green bananas, cornmeal dumplings, and salted fish.

Equipment Needed

large potskilletmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fishglutenmilk

Also Known As

Boiled Green Bananas with Cornmeal Dumpling and Salted Fish

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