St. Lucia's National Dish is
Green Figs with Saltfish
Ingredients
Boil saltfish for about 5 mins. to remove some of the salt.
Rinse with cold water and remove scales.
Bone saltfish and separate into small pieces.
Prepare your choice of fresh seasonings:
- Tomatoes
- Chives
- Garlic
- Sweet peppers
- Seasonings peppers
- Onions etc.
Direction
Sauté seasonings in a tablespoon of oil for about two mins. Add saltfish and stir for about 4 to 5 mins.
Optional you could add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water and black pepper for taste.
Boil green figs (green bananas) until soft. Drain water and serve with saltfish.
You can also add some roasted breadfruit. This is done by placing a whole breadfruit with the skin on over coals or an open fire, then peeled and sliced.
