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Stewed Saltfish (National Dish)

Saint Kitts and Nevis

The national plate: stewed saltfish with spicy plantains, coconut dumplings and seasoned breadfruit — Saint Kitts and Nevis's official national dish, a full island harvest on one tray.

What it is

The national plate: stewed saltfish with spicy plantains, coconut dumplings and seasoned breadfruit — Saint Kitts and Nevis's official national dish, a full island harvest on one tray. Ingredients: salt cod, onions, peppers, tomatoes; plantains (spiced, fried), coconut dumplings (flour, coconut), breadfruit (seasoned, roasted). Recipe: 1) Boil and flake the saltfish; stew with vegetables. 2) Fry spiced plantains. 3) Boil coconut dumplings. 4) Roast and season the breadfruit; serve all together. Serve: at family Sundays and national events. Flavor: salty fish, sweet plantain, coconut dumplings. History: the dish was formalised as the national plate in the independence era — a deliberate portrait of the islands' gardens and sea. See also: Goat Water, Conaree Rice (Saint Kitts).

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