HOW TO - COOK JAMAICAN FOOD | Escovitch Fish recipe

whole fish

🥗Healthier: filleted fish

💰Cheaper: frozen fish

Filleted fish is easier to prepare and frozen options are often more affordable.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a milder flavor while being widely available.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with less intensity, while banana peppers are milder and more accessible.

pimento seeds

🥗Healthier: allspice

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Allspice captures the essence of pimento and is readily available.

Wash and scale the fish thoroughly, ensuring it's clean and free of guts.

Soak the fish in salt water for about 15 minutes.

Make slits on both sides of the fish for seasoning.

Dry the fish completely to prevent splashing when frying.

In a container, mix seafood seasoning, all-purpose seasoning, black pepper, and salt together.

Rub the spice mixture all over the fish, including inside the slits.

Let the seasoned fish sit for 5 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot and fry the fish until golden brown and cooked through.

In a separate pot, heat about a teaspoon of oil and add the chopped vegetables.

Pour in 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar and add a few pimento seeds.

Cover the pot and let the vegetables steam for about 5 to 10 minutes until crispy.

Simmer the vegetable mixture for a total of 30 minutes on medium heat.

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