Green Fig and Saltfish

Ingredients

• 1 lb salted cod, soaked and desalted
• 6 green figs (green bananas), peeled
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 2 scallions, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 scotch bonnet pepper, minced
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1Soak the salted cod overnight, then boil in fresh water for 10-12 minutes; drain and flake, removing skin and bones.
2. 2Boil the peeled green figs in salted water for 20-25 minutes until tender; drain and slice.
3. 3Heat oil in a skillet and saute onion, garlic, and scallions until softened.
4. 4Add tomato, thyme, and scotch bonnet pepper, cooking 3-4 minutes.
5. 5Stir in the flaked saltfish and cook 5 minutes to combine flavors.
6. 6Toss the sliced green figs with the saltfish mixture, warming through.
7. 7Serve hot, Saint Lucia’s national dish, often with a side of avocado.

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