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Greenfig and saltfish pie - green bananas and salted cod pie

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Green Fig and Saltfish Pie

Cultural Context

Green Fig and Saltfish Pie is a traditional dish from St. Vincent and the Grenadines, celebrating the local ingredients of green bananas (referred to as figs) and saltfish, a staple in Caribbean cuisine. This dish is often enjoyed during family gatherings and festive occasions, symbolizing the island's rich culinary heritage. Today, variations exist across the Caribbean, with each island adding its unique touch to this beloved recipe.

CaribbeanVCmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
4 cups green figs
1 lb saltfish
1 tablespoon black pepper
2 medium tomatoes
1 medium onion
1 medium bell pepper
1 cup cheese
1 cup coconut milk

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

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk provides creaminess.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option, while processed cheese is more affordable.

1

Peel the green bananas.

2

Put some powdered seasonings on the bananas.

3

Grease the pie dish.

4

Layer the peeled green bananas in the greased dish.

5

Add a layer of salted cod on top of the bananas.

6

Layer chopped tomatoes, onions, and sweet peppers over the salted cod.

7

Cover the layers with remaining green bananas.

8

Layer cheese on top of the final layer.

9

Pour milk over the cheese layer.

10

Bake in the oven for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

potskilletbaking dishknifecutting board

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fishdairy

Also Known As

Green Fig PieSaltfish Pie

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