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Green Fig & Saltfish

Green fig and saltfish is the national dish of Saint Lucia. The meal grew from the island’s everyday ingredients: green bananas, which were plentiful, and salted cod, which was affordable and easy to store. Over time, the dish became a symbol of Saint Lucian home cooking and island identity. The name explains the dish itself. In Saint Lucia, “green fig” means green banana, not the sweet fruit called a fig. “Saltfish” refers to salted cod, so the name simply describes the two main ingredients of this famous island meal. Green Fig and Saltfish All cooking steps

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Rest Time 5 mins
Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
Cooking Method: ,
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Calories: 360
Description
Green fig and saltfish is the national dish of Saint Lucia. The meal grew from the island’s everyday ingredients: green bananas, which were plentiful, and salted cod, which was affordable and easy to store. Over time, the dish became a symbol of Saint Lucian home cooking and island identity. The name explains the dish itself. In Saint Lucia, “green fig” means green banana, not the sweet fruit called a fig. “Saltfish” refers to salted cod, so the name simply describes the two main ingredients of this famous island meal.
Ingredients
    Ingredients for Green Fig & Saltfish
  • 6 green bananas
  • 1 pound salted codfish
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 bell pepper
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 2 scallions, chopped
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1 hot pepper
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • Black pepper to taste
Instructions
    Instructions for Green Fig & Saltfish
  1. 1
    Step 1Boil the green bananas until tender, then peel or slice as needed.
  2. 2
    Step 2Soak or boil the saltfish to remove extra salt, then flake it.
  3. 3
    Step 3Sauté onion, garlic, peppers, tomato, thyme, and scallions in oil, then add the saltfish.
  4. 4
    Step 4Serve the seasoned saltfish with the cooked green bananas.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 360kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g13%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 55mg19%
Sodium 980mg41%
Potassium 1100mg32%
Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
Dietary Fiber 5g20%
Sugars 7g
Protein 28g57%
Vitamin C 35 mg
Iron 3 mg
Vitamin B6 0.8 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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