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Jamaican Fish Soup

Cultural Context

Jamaican Fish Soup, often referred to as Fish Tea, is a traditional dish that reflects the island's rich maritime culture. It is commonly enjoyed as a comforting meal, especially during cooler weather or as a remedy for colds. The soup is typically made with fresh fish and a variety of local vegetables, showcasing the flavors of the Caribbean. Its simplicity and heartiness make it a staple in many Jamaican households, often served with a side of hard dough bread or crackers.

JamaicanJMmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
red snapper
6 cups water
pumpkin
Irish potato
2 carrots
1 cocoa
sweet potato
corn
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup refined cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 scallions
fresh thyme
garlic
1/4 onion
fish flavored soup mix
okra (frozen)

fish

🥗Healthier: lean white fish

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Canned fish is often more affordable and has a longer shelf life.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: fresh lemon juice

💰Cheaper: bottled lemon juice

Bottled lemon juice can be a cost-effective alternative.

1

Season the red snapper from the day before and wash it.

2

Boil 6 cups of water in a large pot.

3

Add the seasoned fish to the boiling water and cook for 4 minutes.

4

Remove the fish from the pot and debone it carefully.

5

Chop the pumpkin, carrots, and cocoa into cubes.

6

Add garlic, onion, and corn to the pot.

7

Add the pumpkin, carrots, and cocoa to the pot and cover to cook for 15 minutes.

8

Prepare the dumpling dough by mixing flour, cornmeal, and salt, then adding room temperature water gradually.

9

Let the dumpling dough rest for 6 minutes.

10

Shape the dumplings into small pieces.

11

Add the remaining pumpkin, sweet potato, and dumplings to the pot.

12

Stir and cover the pot to bring it to a boil.

13

Add the fish back into the soup along with the okra and season with salt if needed.

14

Cover the pot and let it continue to boil.

Cooking Techniques

boiledsimmered

Equipment Needed

large potknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-freedairy-free

Allergens

fish

Also Known As

Fish TeaFish Broth

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