Green Fig and Saltfish | Green Banana and Saltfish Recipe | Cook With Charla

saltfish

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Grilled chicken provides a lean protein option, while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

green figs

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Sweet potatoes offer a nutritious alternative, while regular potatoes are often less expensive.

Cut the ends and top of the green figs and score them lengthways.

Boil the scored green figs in water until tender, checking with a fork for readiness.

Drain the green figs and let them cool before peeling off the outer skin.

Heat olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onion and garlic until soft and translucent.

Add chopped bell peppers and sauté until soft.

Stir in tomato paste and chopped tomato, folding them into the mixture.

Add the homemade saltfish to the pan and fold it into the other ingredients.

Add a splash of water to the pan to create moisture and stir.

Add dry thyme, parsley, and black pepper to the mixture, folding them in.

Add hot sauce to taste, adjusting for spice preference.

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