Our Antiguan Kitchen : Easy Antiguan Ducana and Saltfish recipe

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + coconut extract

Almond milk reduces calories and is often more affordable.

saltfish

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Grilled chicken offers a leaner protein option.

green bananas

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Zucchini provides similar texture with fewer carbs.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

Grate the coconut and sweet potato or yams.

In a bowl, combine the grated coconut, sweet potato or yams, sugar, flour, ground ginger, nutmeg, almond essence, vanilla essence, and water; mix until smooth.

Spoon the mixture into banana leaves or aluminum foil, shaping them into parcels.

Fold the leaves or foil tightly to seal the parcels.

Place the parcels in a steamer or pot with boiling water; cover and steam until firm.

Meanwhile, soak the salted cod in water to remove excess salt, changing the water a few times.

Boil the salted cod for 10-15 minutes until cooked; drain and flake into pieces.

In a pan, combine the seasoning mix (onion, garlic, peppers) with the flaked cod, black pepper, and parsley flakes; sauté until fragrant.

Add the tomato sauce and cook for a few minutes.

Serve the ducana warm with the saltfish mixture on top, alongside the chopped spinach, green papaya, and okra.

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