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How To Make Barracuda Fish Soup: The Quick and Easy Way

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Barracuda Fish Soup

Cultural Context

Barracuda fish soup is a traditional dish in Caribbean cuisine, particularly enjoyed in the Bahamas. It reflects the region's rich fishing heritage, where fresh fish is a staple. This soup is often made with local ingredients, showcasing the vibrant flavors of the islands. Today, variations can be found in coastal areas worldwide, adapting to local tastes while maintaining the essence of the original recipe.

CaribbeanBSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb barracuda fillets
2 seasoning cubes
1 tablespoon chili pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper seeds
2 tablespoons dry crayfish
1 tablespoon locust beans
1 tablespoon fresh chili pepper
1 tablespoon ginger
2 tablespoons thickener (e.g., eddie or custard)
4 oz dry catfish
1 tablespoon no scissor leaf (dried vegetable)
1 tablespoon ora (vegetable)
1 tablespoon pepper soup spices

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is more affordable.

barracuda fillets

🥗Healthier: snapper fillets

💰Cheaper: tilapia fillets

Snapper is a leaner option, while tilapia is generally less expensive.

1

Add seasoning cubes to the barracuda fish.

2

Add chili pepper to the fish.

3

Sprinkle salt over the fish.

4

Cover the pot and allow the fish to cook for about 3 minutes.

5

Add black pepper seeds and dry crayfish to a mortar and pound them together.

6

Add locust beans to the mixture.

7

Add fresh chili pepper to the pot.

8

Flip the fish to ensure it cooks evenly on both sides for about 3-5 minutes.

9

Remove the fish from the stock and add a little water to the stock.

10

Cover the pot and use the water to cook the soup.

11

Add ginger to the soup for flavor.

12

Add a thickener of choice (like eddie or custard) to the soup.

13

Scatter the thickener into the soup to check the texture.

14

Add pepper soup spices to the pot.

15

Add dry catfish to the soup.

16

Add no scissor leaf to the soup.

17

Introduce the barracuda fish back into the pot.

18

Check the consistency of the soup to ensure it is ready.

Cooking Techniques

simmeringboiling

Equipment Needed

large potknifecutting boardmeasuring spoons

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Barracuda SoupFish Soup with Barracuda

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