🇱🇨St Lucia Saltfish & Green Figs (Bananas) National Dish Recipe - Passportcookbook

saltfish

🥗Healthier: smoked salmon

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and widely available.

green figs

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Potatoes are more accessible and budget-friendly.

Soak saltfish in water overnight to remove excess salt.

Drain and rinse the saltfish, then boil in fresh water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Remove the saltfish from water and let cool, then flake into pieces.

Peel and chop green figs, then boil in salted water until tender, about 10-15 minutes.

Drain the figs and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add the flaked saltfish to the skillet and stir to combine.

Mix in diced tomatoes, thyme, black pepper, and bay leaf, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Add the boiled green figs to the skillet and gently fold them in.

Drizzle with lime juice and sprinkle with chopped scallions before serving.

Serve hot, optionally with a side of coconut milk.

Cooking Techniques

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