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How To prepare Curry Salt Fish 🐟 & Butter Beans

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Curry Salt Fish & Butter Beans

Cultural Context

Curry Salt Fish & Butter Beans is a beloved dish in Jamaican cuisine, often enjoyed for its rich flavors and hearty ingredients. Traditionally, salt fish was a staple for coastal communities, providing a source of protein that could be preserved for long periods. The dish reflects the island's vibrant culinary heritage, blending Caribbean spices with the comforting texture of butter beans. Today, it's a popular choice for family meals and gatherings, showcasing the fusion of flavors that defines Jamaican cooking.

JamaicanJMmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 packet salt fish
7 cups water
1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning
1 teaspoon fish seasoning
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
cut-up sweet pepper
scallion
fresh thyme
garlic
hot scotch bonnet pepper
onion
butter beans

salt fish

🥗Healthier: smoked tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Smoked tofu provides a similar texture and flavor without the salt.

butter beans

🥗Healthier: cannellini beans

💰Cheaper: white beans

Cannellini beans are a great substitute with similar creaminess.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade curry blend

💰Cheaper: turmeric + cumin

Homemade blends can be fresher and more cost-effective.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: red chili

Jalapeños provide heat without the higher cost.

1

Add 7 cups of water to a pot and bring it to a boil.

2

Add the salt fish to the boiling water and boil for about 10 minutes on medium heat.

3

After 10 minutes, turn off the heat and strain the salt fish to remove the water.

4

Let the salt fish cool for 2-3 minutes after straining.

5

Pick the cooled salt fish into fine pieces, ensuring no bones remain.

6

Season the picked salt fish with fish seasoning and curry powder, mixing well to coat.

7

Heat a pot on the stove for about 2 minutes before adding oil.

8

Once the pot is hot, add vegetable oil (amount not specified) to the pot.

9

Add the seasoned salt fish to the hot oil and stir-fry until heated through and fragrant.

10

The video ends with the creator indicating the dish is finished and encouraging viewers to try it.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

pot

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Saltfish and Butter BeansCurry Saltfish

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