Bahamian Stew Fish | Around the World with Rachi

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned fish is more affordable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk offers a lower calorie alternative, while regular milk is less expensive.

Cut 3 diagonal slices into each side of the whole red snapper, about a quarter of an inch thick.

Deep fry the fish until it gets a nice crisp crust.

Reserve 1 cup of the oil used to fry the fish for the stew base.

Pour 1 cup of hot oil into a pan and add all-purpose flour, stirring vigorously to avoid clumps.

Continue stirring until the flour mixture reaches a deeper brown color.

Add tomato paste to the flour mixture and stir to eliminate clumps.

Add chopped white onions, scallions, thyme leaves, and scotch bonnet peppers; mix well.

Squeeze in half of the lime juice and stir until it comes to a boil; then lower the heat and let it cook for 10-15 minutes.

Add salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting according to preference.

Add 1 cup of water to the mixture and stir until well incorporated, adjusting thickness if necessary.

Layer the fried fish into the stew and coat it with the gravy using a spatula.

Cover the pot (using a makeshift lid if necessary) and let it cook for 20-30 minutes.

Serve the stew fish garnished with cilantro.

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