brown stew fish in coconut milk#brownstewfish#coconutmilk

whole fish

🥗Healthier: filleted fish

💰Cheaper: frozen fish

Filleted fish is easier to cook and frozen options are often more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while being a healthier fat.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: habanero

Jalapeño is milder and easier to find.

fish seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: general seasoning

Homemade blends can be tailored to taste and are often cheaper.

Dry the fish thoroughly on the outside to prevent sticking in the pot.

Season the fish inside with dry Jamaican jerk sauce.

Apply browning sauce to the fish for color.

Heat oil in a pot and add salt for taste.

Once the oil is hot, carefully drop the fish into the pot to fry.

While the fish is frying, prepare the vegetables: clean and cut onion, scallion, cucumber, and chayote.

Add okra and thyme to the prepared vegetables.

Prepare garlic by cleaning and setting it aside.

Turn the fish carefully to ensure it cooks evenly without breaking apart.

Add the prepared vegetables (okra, ginger, thyme, garlic) to the pot with the fish.

Add all spice and cloves to the pot.

Pour in rich coconut milk, blending it if necessary, and add more if desired.

Cover the pot to allow the fish to stew in the coconut milk and season with salt as needed.

Grate ginger and add it to the pot for additional flavor.

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