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