Fried Green Banana With Saltfish

Fried Green Banana with Saltfish is a traditional dish from Saint Helenian Cuisine that combines the unique flavors of green bananas and saltfish. This dish is a popular choice for breakfast or as a side dish for lunch or dinner.

Fried Green Banana With Saltfish

Ingredients

  • 4 green bananas
  • 1 cup saltfish, boiled and flaked
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 hot pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Peel the green bananas and cut them into thin slices.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
  3. Add the sliced green bananas to the pan and fry until golden brown and crispy.
  4. Remove the fried green bananas from the pan and set aside on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
  5. In the same pan, sauté the onion, garlic, and hot pepper until fragrant.
  6. Add the diced tomatoes and flaked saltfish to the pan, and cook for 5-7 minutes.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve the saltfish mixture over the fried green bananas.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
15g
Fat
8g

Supplies

Frying Pan Knife Cutting Board Wooden Spoon Paper Towels

Tools

Stove

Serving suggestions

Serve the Fried Green Banana with Saltfish hot, alongside a fresh salad or steamed vegetables.

Tips & tricks

For a spicier kick, add more hot pepper to the saltfish mixture. Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.

Cost

$10