Salt fish and dumplings
Every visitor to St. Kitts & Nevis should both try the salted fish stew served with Caribbean dumplings also called Salt fish and dumplings, ,which is one of the island's famous signature dishes. This traditional dish consists of salted fish stewed with sake, caribbean coconut dumplings and plantain, seasoned with a little spice. This is a simple yet delicious and full-flavoured dish.
If you enjoy seafood, this dish should be at the top of your list. Salt fish and dumplings also contains additional components such as coconut dumplings, breadfruit, and so on, in addition to stewed saltfish. All of this contributes to the deliciousness and attractiveness of this culinary item.
The national cuisine, made with stewed salt fish, seasoned breadfruit, coconut dumplings, and spicy plantains, is a must-try for everyone visiting St. Kitts. When you eat this hearty and delightful dinner, you'll receive a true experience of St. Kitts culture. Dining on St. Kitts is all about keeping it simple yet hearty.
Ingredients
- Saltfish, salted Pollock, tomatoes, chopped onion, 3 cups of flour, water, black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the cod fish and cook it for around fifteen minutes in a saucepan.
- When the pan is heated, add the diced ingredients and cook on medium high until the tomatoes begin to liquify and the onions turn translucent.
- Reduce the heat to medium low and add the codfish to the chopped spices. Cook for 15 minutes with the lid on, then remove and leave aside.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing basin.
- When the pan is hot, reduce the heat to medium and add the dumplings to the saucepan. Turn the dumplings to the other side when they are brown. Dumplings should be drained on paper towels.
