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Jamaican Steam Fish with Bammy

Cultural Context

Jamaican Steam Fish with Bammy is a beloved dish that reflects the island's rich culinary heritage, often enjoyed during family gatherings and special occasions. The dish showcases fresh fish, typically caught from local waters, which is steamed with aromatic herbs and spices, creating a flavorful and healthy meal. Bammy, made from cassava, serves as a traditional accompaniment and is a staple in Jamaican cuisine. This dish is celebrated for its simplicity and the way it highlights the natural flavors of the ingredients, making it a favorite both locally and among those who have embraced Jamaican food culture worldwide.

JamaicanJMmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning
1 tablespoon fish seasoning
2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, onion, carrot, scallions)
1 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons butter
2 bammy
1 Scotch bonnet pepper, sliced
1 cup pumpkin, diced
1 cup chocho, diced
1 cup Irish potato, diced

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

bammy

🥗Healthier: cassava flour flatbread

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Cassava flour flatbread mimics the texture of bammy.

whole fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides a plant-based alternative.

1

Prepare the seasonings: seasoned salt, black pepper, all-purpose seasoning, and fish seasoning.

2

Cut up the vegetables (specific types not mentioned).

3

Add all the vegetables into the pot.

4

Pour coconut milk into the pot and stir.

5

Add about 2 spoons of butter to the pot and cover it to steam.

6

Add some of the same seasonings used on the fish into the pot and mix.

7

Let the mixture cook for about 5 minutes before adding the fish.

8

Add the seasoned fish to the pot, covering it with the vegetables and sauce.

9

Place the bammy on top of the fish and cover it to steam with the fish.

10

After cooking, turn off the heat and dish out the food.

Cooking Techniques

cleaningsteamingsautéing

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknifespatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Steamed Fish with BammyJamaican Fish Stew

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