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Cold and flu remedy. Trinidad version. Fish tea and fish broth.

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Fish Tea

Cultural Context

Originating from Jamaica, Fish Tea is a comforting soup traditionally made with fresh fish, herbs, and spices. It is often enjoyed as a remedy for colds and is a staple in Jamaican households, reflecting the island's rich fishing culture. Today, variations exist across the Caribbean, with different types of fish and local ingredients being used, making it a beloved dish in many coastal communities.

JamaicanJMmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb red snapper
4 cups water
2 teaspoons thyme
4 scallions
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon ginger
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 cups carrots
1 cup sweet potatoes
1 cup pumpkin
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 hot pepper
1 cup coconut milk
to taste chicken noodle
2 Magi cubes
2 tablespoons green seasoning
1 cup black-eyed peas

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

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned fish is budget-friendly.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk reduces calories, while evaporated milk is often less expensive.

1

Introduce the red snapper, mentioning its blue chin and cleaning it for use.

2

Prepare to make fish broth, stating that the fish will be boiled with seasonings and flavors.

3

Clean and prepare four red snapper, mentioning that three will go into the broth and one will be set aside.

4

Chop up potatoes, dicing them into quarters for the soup.

5

Peel and dice carrots, emphasizing their health benefits and importance in the soup.

6

Peel and add sweet potatoes, discussing their potassium content and health benefits.

7

Prepare pumpkin, explaining its nutritional value and benefits for health.

8

Mention adding black-eyed peas that are boiling separately, but not detailing their use in this recipe.

9

State that the fish will be added last to avoid contamination from the other ingredients.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fishshellfish

Also Known As

Fish Tea SoupFish Broth

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