STEAMED PROVISION AND SALTFISH | GRENADIAN FOOD | CARIBBEAN FOOD

saltfish

🥗Healthier: smoked mackerel

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still provides protein.

yuca

🥗Healthier: cauliflower

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Potatoes are more accessible and versatile.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Regular milk is often less expensive and widely available.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can provide acidity at a lower cost.

Rinse off the salt from the codfish.

Boil the codfish two to three times, changing the water each time.

Peel the green bananas and oil your hands to avoid stickiness.

Add the green bananas to the pot of boiling water.

Prepare dumplings by mixing flour, salt, and water until the dough comes together.

Add the dumplings to the pot while the green bananas are cooking.

In a skillet, heat avocado oil and sauté bell peppers, pimental peppers, and onions for 2 to 3 minutes.

Add the boiled and shredded saltfish to the sautéed vegetables.

Mix in ketchup and diced tomatoes, avoiding the seeds to prevent excess water.

Optionally add shredded carrots or cabbage to the mixture.

Once the green bananas are split and dark green or black, they are ready to be removed.

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