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Caribbean Coconut Rice and Stew Fish

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Caribbean Coconut Rice and Stew Fish
A traditional Caribbean-style meal featuring rich, flavorful stewed fish served over creamy, fragrant coconut rice.
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Recipe Details

Prep15m
Cook30m
Total45m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 1 large plate (~550g)
720
Calories
32.1g
Protein
88.8g
Carbs
27.1g
Fat

Estimated from the ingredients. Check the packaging for exact numbers.

Tags:
CaribbeanSeafoodRiceComfort Food
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Ingredients

Coconut Rice

  • 4cupWhite Rice(estimated)
  • 13 ½ozCoconut milk(1 can)
  • 1tbspCoconut cream(estimated)
  • 1tspSalt(estimated)
  • ½lemonLemon zest(zested)
  • Water(enough to cover rice)

Stew Fish

  • Fish steaks(pre-seasoned/marinated)
  • Onions(sliced)
  • Red bell peppers(sliced)
  • Green bell peppers(sliced)
  • Carrots(sliced)
  • Garlic(minced)
  • 1wholeScotch Bonnet Pepper
  • 1tbspGreen seasoning
  • 1tbspDark Soy Sauce(estimated)
  • 1tbspKetchup(estimated)
  • 1tbspSelf-raising flour(estimated)
  • Black pepper(to taste)
  • All-purpose seasoning(to taste)
  • Cooking oil

Instructions

Coconut Rice

  1. 1 Add the rice to your cooking pot.
  2. 2 Pour in the canned coconut milk and add an equal amount of water, or enough to cover the rice by about an inch.
  3. 3 Add the coconut cream, salt, and fresh lemon zest.
  4. 4 Stir everything together and cook until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.

Stew Fish

  1. 1 Ensure your fish steaks are cleaned and seasoned.
  2. 2 In a large pot, heat a small amount of oil and sauté the onions, bell peppers, carrots, and garlic until softened.
  3. 3 Add the green seasoning, dark soy sauce, and ketchup to the vegetables and stir well.
  4. 4 Add salt, black pepper, and all-purpose seasoning to the vegetable mixture.
  5. 5 Add a splash of water to create a sauce and add the whole Scotch Bonnet pepper.
  6. 6 Sift a tablespoon of self-raising flour into the sauce to help it thicken.
  7. 7 Add the pre-fried fish steaks into the pot with the sauce.
  8. 8 Gently coat the fish in the stew and simmer for a few minutes until heated through and the sauce reaches desired consistency.
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Chef's Notes & Tips

Tip 1 of 2

Do not burst the Scotch Bonnet pepper if you wish to control the heat level of the stew.

Tip 2 of 2

Ensure the fish is pre-fried or prepared before adding to the stew base.