Grenadian Good Friday Lunch| Smoked Herrings| Ground Provision| Easter Lunch| @SpiceIslandCooking473

herrings

🥗Healthier: mackerel

💰Cheaper: sardines

Mackerel is a healthier alternative rich in omega-3s, while sardines are often more affordable.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while white sugar is usually cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while canola is cost-effective.

Prep the ground provisions by cleaning and peeling them, including plantain, green fig, dashing, and sweet potatoes.

Cook the ground provisions separately, starting with salt and a little olive oil in the pot.

Boil the provisions until cooked, adding salt for flavor.

Prepare the dumplings with clean flour, water, sugar, and corn meal, making them stiff by adding less water.

Once the water is boiling, add the dumplings to cook.

For the smoked herring, boil it to extract some salt and make it easier to remove the bones, adding vinegar to help with the scent.

Remove the herring from heat, drain, and allow to cool before cleaning off the bones.

Saute garlic, onion, and green seasoning in coconut oil in a saucepan.

Add bell peppers and pimento peppers to the sautéed mixture and mix well.

Chop tomatoes into medium-sized chunks and add to the sautéed mixture, cooking for about a minute.

Gently mix in the smoked herring, being careful not to break it apart.

Add cayenne pepper and salt to the mixture, combining well and allowing to sauté for a few more minutes before removing from heat.

Plate the smoked herring with the cooked provisions.

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