Jamaican Steam Fish with Okra and Dumplings

Name: Jamaican Steam Fish with Okra and Dumplings
Prep time: PT20 minutes
Cook time: PT30 minutes
Total time: PT50 minutes
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Jamaica
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs White fish fillets (such as snapper, tilapia, or kingfish, cut into serving pieces); 1 lb Okra (trimmed and sliced); 2 medium Cho-cho (Christophine) (peeled, seeded, and cut into bite-sized pieces); 1 whole Scotch bonnet pepper (pricked with a fork, or to taste); 4 stalks Escallions (scallions) (chopped); 4 sprigs Thyme; 4 cloves Garlic (minced); 1 medium Onion (sliced); 1 can (13.5 oz) Coconut milk (full fat); 1.5 cups All-purpose flour (for dumplings); 1 tsp Baking powder (for dumplings); 1 tsp Salt (divided, or to taste); 0.5 tsp Black pepper (freshly ground); 0.5 cup Water (for dumplings); 2 tbsp Butter or oil (for sautéing)

A flavorful and healthy Jamaican one-pot dish featuring tender white fish steamed with okra, cho-cho (christophine), and seasoned with scotch bonnet pepper, thyme, and escallion. Served with soft, fluffy dumplings.

준비 시간20 minutes

조리 시간30 minutes

총 시간50 minutes

1회 제공량4

난이도Medium

원본· Feb 8

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1
Prepare the dumplings: In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt. Gradually add water, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead briefly, then set aside.
💡 전문가 팁: Don't overmix the dough.
2
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat butter or oil over medium heat. Add sliced onion, minced garlic, and chopped escallions. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
3
Add the sliced okra to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to soften.
4
Stir in the cho-cho pieces, thyme sprigs, and the whole pricked scotch bonnet pepper. Pour in the coconut milk and 1/2 cup of water. Season with the remaining 1/2 tsp salt and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
💡 전문가 팁: Adjust seasoning to your preference. Be careful with the scotch bonnet; you can remove it before serving if you prefer less heat.
5
Gently place the fish fillets on top of the vegetables in the simmering liquid. Cover the pot and let it steam for about 10-15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.
💡 전문가 팁: Avoid stirring too much once the fish is added to prevent it from breaking apart.
6
While the fish is steaming, pinch off small pieces of the dumpling dough and drop them into the simmering stew. Cover and cook for another 10-12 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.
7
Remove the thyme sprigs and scotch bonnet pepper before serving. Ladle the steamed fish, vegetables, and dumplings into bowls. Serve hot.
💡 전문가 팁: Serve with a side of rice and peas or plain rice if desired.

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💡 전문가 팁

✓For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of white rum to the stew.
✓If you don't have cho-cho, you can substitute with chayote squash or even potatoes.
✓Ensure the fish is fresh for the best taste and texture.

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Add other vegetables like carrots or bell peppers.
For a spicier kick, finely chop a small piece of the scotch bonnet pepper and add it to the stew.
Serve with a side of fried plantains.