My Fish Braff/Broth Recipe | Guyanese Style 🇬🇾

fish bones

💰Cheaper: chicken bones

Chicken bones provide a similar base flavor.

fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Dried herbs are more accessible and have a longer shelf life.

Wash the fish thoroughly with lime or lemon.

Season the fish with Old Bay, fish seasoning, complete seasoning, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.

Add oil to a large preheated pot and sear the fish on both sides, then set aside.

In the same pot, add fresh herbs and aromatics, mixing well and sautéing for 2-3 minutes.

Add grated pumpkin, edoes, and potatoes to the pot and stir, cooking for about 2 minutes.

Add okra to the pot, keeping it whole to avoid mushiness.

Pour in water and coconut milk, stirring to combine.

Season the mixture to taste, adjusting with your preferred seasonings.

Allow the mixture to come to a boil or simmer before adding the seared fish.

Cover the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the potatoes and edoes are cooked through and disintegrating into the broth.

Add okra in the last 5 minutes of cooking.

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