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Nutritional Values

🔥520kcal
💪42gProtein
🌾55gCarbs
🥑18gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

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Coucou and Flying Fish

How to order / say it
Say it Coucou an Pwason Volan — [koo-koo an pwah-son vol-an]
Order I'll have Coucou and Flying Fish, please.
Locally Mwen té ké vou Coucou an Pwason Volan, souplé.
Say locally

Cornmeal and fish, a Roseau staple.

Why try it?

Coucou and Flying Fish are a vibrant representation of Roseau's culinary tradition, typically served at family gatherings and celebrations, symbolizing the unity and resilience of the community.

How it tastes

The dish is a delightful blend of cornmeal's soft and smooth texture, coupled with the flavorful taste of flying fish, which is often seasoned with local herbs and spices.

Origin & History — first documented: 1847

Originating in the mid-19th century, this dish became iconic during colonial times when flying fish were abundant around Roseau. It represents adaptation and resourcefulness through changing times.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 200 g cornmeal
  • 🐟 300 g flying fish
  • 🧄 1 medium onion
  • 🥕 2 stalks scallion
  • 🧄 3 cloves garlic
  • 🌿 1 tbsp thyme
  • 🫒 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 🍋 1 lime

Method

  1. 1 Prepare the cornmeal by cooking it in salted water until thickened.
  2. 2 Season and pan-fry the flying fish with lime zest and thyme.
  3. 3 Sauté onion, scallion, and garlic in coconut oil, then combine with fish.

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