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Hearty Fish Broth

Cultural Context

Hearty Fish Broth is a staple in Jamaican cuisine, often made with fresh catch from the surrounding waters. This nourishing broth is not only a comfort food but also reflects the island's fishing traditions. It's commonly enjoyed as a light meal or starter, showcasing the rich flavors of the sea. In modern times, variations have emerged, adapting to local ingredients and preferences, making it a beloved dish across the Caribbean and beyond.

CaribbeanJMsoup
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb fish fillet
8 cups water
1 medium onion
4 cloves garlic
2 stalks celery
2 medium carrots
1 cup sweet potatoes (diced)
1 cup okra (sliced)
2 yellow plantains (sliced)
1 cup pumpkin (diced)
1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
1 cup arrows (diced)
1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)
1/2 cup scallions (chopped)
1 tablespoon thyme
1 tablespoon rosemary
1 hot pepper (sliced)
1/4 cup sour tamarind
1 tablespoon ginger (grated)
1 tablespoon Maggi veggie soup mix
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons butter

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

fish bones

🥗Healthier: vegetable scraps

💰Cheaper: chicken bones

Vegetable scraps can create a lighter broth, while chicken bones are often cheaper.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is less expensive.

1

Boil water in a pot.

2

Add chopped onion, thyme, rosemary, scallions, cilantro, celery, garlic, ginger, and sour tamarind to the boiling water.

3

Add sweet potatoes, carrots, and pumpkin to the pot and stir.

4

Let the mixture boil for about 10 minutes.

5

Add corn and yellow plantains to the pot.

6

Add Maggi veggie soup mix and black pepper to the pot and stir.

7

After 5-10 minutes, add fish fillet to the pot and let it steam for 5-8 minutes.

8

Add okra to the pot.

9

Prepare dumplings by mixing 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, a pinch of salt, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon butter, then form into a dough.

10

Drop dumplings into the pot when the broth is ready.

Cooking Techniques

simmering

Equipment Needed

large potfine mesh sievecutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatariangluten-freedairy-free

Allergens

fishmilk

Also Known As

Fish SoupFish Stock

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