FRIED JACK FISH, GREEN PEAS N' RICE & COLE SLAW | BAHAMIAN COOKING

jack fish

🥗Healthier: tilapia

💰Cheaper: catfish

Tilapia is more widely available and less expensive.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornstarch is often cheaper.

Prepare the jack fish by coating them in seasoned flour.

Fry the jack fish until they are nice and dry, ensuring they are crispy.

Use a grill over a baking pan to allow the fat from the fish to drain after frying.

Season the fish with lime juice, salt, pepper flakes, and onions the night before.

Fry the fish head to tail in the pan, ensuring they fit well.

Prepare the green peas and rice by frying onions, celery, bell pepper, and tomato paste in a pot.

Add pigeon peas and thyme to the pot and season with salt.

Rinse the rice before adding it to the pot with the other ingredients.

Mix the rice with the other ingredients before adding water.

Let the mixture cook on low for 8-10 minutes until the water has dried out and the rice is less sticky.

Prepare the slaw by cutting up cabbage and carrots instead of grating them.

Serve the fried jack fish with green peas and rice and creamy coleslaw.

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