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Nutritional Values

🔥600kcal
💪42gProtein
🌾25gCarbs
🥑38gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

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Turks and Caicos Stew Fish

How to order / say it
Say it Turks and Caicos Stew Fish — [stur f-ish]
Order I'll have the fish stew, please.
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A rich stew of local fish and spices.

Why try it?

This dish showcases Providenciales's ability to blend local spices and fresh seafood, making it an integral part of the island's culinary identity.

How it tastes

The stew is hearty with tender fish pieces and a rich, aromatic broth filled with spices, perfect for a comforting meal shared among family and friends.

Origin & History — first documented: 1870

Emerging in the 19th century, the stew came about as islanders combined freely available local fish with imported spices, growing in popularity over generations.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🐟 400 g local white fish
  • 🧄 100 g onion
  • 🧄 10 g garlic
  • 🧂 5 g ginger
  • 🧂 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 🥛 200 ml coconut milk

Method

  1. 1 Sauté onions, garlic, and ginger.
  2. 2 Add fish pieces, curry powder, and coconut milk.
  3. 3 Simmer until fish is cooked through.

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