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Nutritional Values
520kcal
26gProtein
64gCarbs
16gFat
4gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🐟 Fish
Saltfish and Dumplings
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Saltfish and Dumplings — [Salt-fish and Dumplings]
Order
I'll have the Saltfish and Dumplings, please.
Say locally
Salted cod served with boiled flour dumplings.
Why try it?
This dish is a cultural cornerstone, highlighting the island's historical reliance on preserved fish and local staples like flour.
How it tastes
The saltfish is savory and pairs well with the neutral, starchy dumplings. The dish has a chewy texture with a salty finish.
Origin & History — first documented: 1820
Introduced in the 19th century, saltfish was favored for its preservation qualities. Charlestown embraced it with local dumplings as a filling meal.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🐟 300 g salted cod
- 🌾 200 g flour
- 150 ml water
- 🥛 50 g butter
- 🌿 1 tsp thyme
Method
- 1 Soak salted cod to remove excess salt.
- 2 Boil dumplings made from flour and water.
- 3 Fry desalinated cod with butter and thyme, then serve with dumplings.
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