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Fried Jacks

Cultural Context

Fried Jacks are a beloved breakfast staple in Belize, often enjoyed with beans, eggs, or fruit. This dish showcases the influence of various cultures in Belizean cuisine, reflecting a blend of indigenous and colonial flavors. Today, Fried Jacks are enjoyed not only in Belize but also by those who have embraced Belizean cooking worldwide.

BelizeanBZbreakfast
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 limes
1 teaspoon salt
1 lb fish
1 medium onion
3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup scallions
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor while reducing saturated fat.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water keeps it simple.

1

Marinate the fish with lime and salt in a bowl for 5-10 minutes.

2

Rinse the fish to remove the lime and salt.

3

Prepare a seasoning mix with onion, garlic, scallions, and additional spices.

4

Make three slits on each side of the fish.

5

Rub the seasoning into the slits and on the fish surface.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingfrying

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlknifedeep frying panpaper towels

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Fried JackJacks

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