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Nutritional Values

🔥400kcal
💪25gProtein
🌾78gCarbs
🥑4gFat
🌿6gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

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Green Fig and Saltfish

How to order / say it
Say it Green Fig and Saltfish — [green fig an saltfish]
Order I'll have the Green Fig and Saltfish.
Locally Mwen anvi Green Fig and Saltfish.
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Boiled green bananas served with saltfish mixed with spices and seasonings.

Why try it?

This dish is a celebration of Soufriere's agricultural prowess and maritime resources, offering a taste of daily life and tradition.

How it tastes

The bananas are firm and starchy, complemented by the flavorful, slightly salty and spicy saltfish mix, creating a balanced and nourishing meal.

Origin & History — first documented: 1890

Originating in the late 19th century, this dish is a staple due to the abundance of bananas and access to salted cod as a preserved protein source.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 500 g green bananas
  • 🐟 200 g salted cod
  • 🥕 50 g bell pepper
  • 🧄 50 g onion
  • 🧄 25 g scallion
  • 🌿 1 tsp thyme

Method

  1. 1 Boil the green bananas until tender.
  2. 2 Soak the salted cod overnight, boil, then flake.
  3. 3 Sauté onion, bell pepper, and thyme, then add flaked cod.
  4. 4 Serve cod mixture over the boiled bananas.

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