National Dish

St. Kitts and Nevis National Dish is Stewed Salt Fish with is a delicous and yummy mixture of stewed salted cod fish served with spicy plantains, coconut dumplings and seasoned breadfruit.

This dish has a very distinctive flavour that’s unsurpassed with the Island Spices that are added to complete this unique elegant dish.

Recipe

Stewed Salt Fish with Dumplings, Spicy Plantains & Breadfruit

Ingredients

For the Stewed saltfish

1 lb saltfish
1 small onion
1 green pepper diced
1 lb tomatoes chopped
4 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp margarine
2 tbsp parsley chopped
6 scallions finely chopped
5 cloves chopped garlic
salt & pepper to taste

For the Spicy Plantains
2 tbsp fresh ginger peeled & grated
1 small onion grated
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp hot sauce or finely chopped pepper
3 medium sized plantains(peeled & chopped
into 1/2 pieces) fry oil

For the Coconut Dumplings
1 1/2 cups flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp margarine
1/2 cup of water
1/2 cup grated coconut

For the Seasoned Breadfruit
2 tbsp oil
1 tbsp unsalted butter or margarine
1/2 cup red pepper diced
1 medium onion chopped
4 garlic cloves crushed
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
3 cups full breadfruit chopped into 1″ pieces
1/2 cup chicken broth or 1 cube dissolved in 1/2 cup water
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper

Instructions

Stewed Saltfish Prep

1. Soak saltfish overnight then boil in fresh water until tender

2. Drain fish, remove bones, scales & flakes

3. Heat oil in a large heavy pan. Add pepper, scallions, onion & garlic. Cover and cook over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes and simmer over moderate heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add saltish, margarine, salt and pepper. Cover the stew and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes

4. Arrange the saltfish on a plate. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with dumplings, breadfruit & spicy plantains

Spicy Plantains Prep

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Toss until mixed. Fry in batches until golden brown and cooked. remove and drain on paper towels. Serve alondside saltfish,dumplings and breadfruit.

Coconut Dumplings Prep

Place flour, coconut, salt, margarine and oil in a bowl. Gradually stir in water to make a stiff dough.Turn onto a lightly floured board and knead for about 2 minutes. Make dumplings in desired shape. Slide dumplings into boiling water. Cover and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes.

Seasoned Breadfruit Prep

Melt butter or margarine in a heavy pan over medium heat then add oil. Add onions and cook 5 to 8 minutes until golden, stir often. Add garlic, thyme, red pepper and parsley, saute for 30 seconds.

Remove from heat and add breadfruit with chicken broth or other prepared liquid. Toss gently to blend and heat through. Season to taste with salt & pepper. Serve with dumplings, saltfish and spicy plantains.

You can prepare any of these side dishes and combine it with any other of your favorites. Recipe provide through the courtesy of St. Kitts & Nevis Board of Tourism