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Main course Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥420kcal
💪12gProtein
🌾70gCarbs
🥑10gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Fungee and Pepperpot

How to order / say it
Say it Fungee and Pepperpot — [foon-jee and pepper-pot]
Order Can I have Fungee and Pepperpot?
Locally ¿Puedo tener Fungee y Pepperpot?
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Cornmeal dumplings served with a rich vegetable stew.

Why try it?

This dish is the heart of Falmouth's culinary heritage, celebrated for its combination of African influences and Caribbean ingredients. It's a staple that's both comforting and culturally enriching.

How it tastes

Fungee is similar to a polenta with a smooth, dense texture. The Pepperpot is hearty and full-bodied, with strong herbal notes and a rich, earthy flavor profile.

Origin & History — first documented: 1750

Fungee and Pepperpot date back to the 18th century, heavily influenced by African cooking traditions brought over by enslaved people. It has become a symbol of resilience and community in Falmouth.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 250 g cornmeal
  • 🥕 150 g okra
  • 🥕 100 g spinach
  • 🧂 10 g seasoning pepper
  • 🌿 5 g thyme
  • 🧂 10 g salt
  • 750 ml water

Method

  1. 1 Mix cornmeal with water to form a thick paste.
  2. 2 Cook okra and spinach with seasoning and thyme.
  3. 3 Serve the dumplings with ladles of the stew.
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