How to make the National Dish of Antigua and Barbuda Fungee & Cod fish in coconut milk

codfish

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and offers a similar texture.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: quinoa flour

💰Cheaper: corn flour

Corn flour is a cost-effective alternative with a similar flavor.

Add 2 cups of water, 1 tsp. of oil, and 1 tsp. salt to a pot.

Boil the okras for 8-10 minutes, then mash them.

Stir in 2 cups soaked cornmeal, adding 1 cup of water as it thickens, and continue stirring to prevent lumps.

Add 2 tbsp. butter and keep stirring until the Fungee is soft and smooth.

Grease a small bowl with oil or butter and swirl the Fungee in the bowl until it forms a little ball.

For the Callaloo, add 2 cups water, 2 tsp. olive oil, and 1 tsp. salt to a pot.

Add 3 cups callaloo (chopped) and boil for 5-7 minutes.

For the Cod Fish preparation, heat 1/2 cup olive oil in a pan and add 2 tbsp. garlic (minced) and 2 tbsp. curry powder.

Add 1 1/2 cup onion (chopped) and 1 lb. cod fish (cooked & shredded) and stir, simmering for a few minutes.

Add 1/2 cup red & green bell pepper (diced) and 1/4 cup chopped parsley, along with 1 tbsp. dried thyme (chopped).

Stir and cook for 3 minutes, then add 2 cups green papaya (shredded) and mix.

Simmer for 5 minutes on low heat, then add 1/4 cup olive oil and 1 1/2 cup coconut milk, mixing and cooking for another 5 minutes.

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