Flying Fish Sandwich

Name: Flying Fish Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Barbadian
Ingredients: 4 flying fish fillets, deboned; 1 cup breadcrumbs; 1 egg, beaten; Juice of 1 lime; 1 tsp Bajan seasoning; 2 salt bread rolls; Lettuce leaves; Tomato slices; Bajan pepper sauce; Vegetable oil for frying; Salt and pepper

Cutters (KUT-tuhz)

Fried Flying Fish in a Salt Bread Roll

⏱ Prep Time 25 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 442 kcal

Seasoned and breaded flying fish fillets fried until golden, served in a fresh salt bread roll with lettuce, tomato, and Bajan pepper sauce.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 28.0g

Carbs 42.0g

Fat 18.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ fish ⚠ gluten

Equipment Needed

frying pan bread knife mixing bowl

Presentation Guide

Vessel: wax paper wrap

Garnishes: pepper sauce drizzle

Accompaniments: fries, coleslaw

Ingredients

4 flying fish fillets, deboned
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
Juice of 1 lime
1 tsp Bajan seasoning
2 salt bread rolls
Lettuce leaves
Tomato slices
Bajan pepper sauce
Vegetable oil for frying
Salt and pepper

Instructions

1
Season flying fish with lime juice, Bajan seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let sit for ten minutes.
2
Dip each fillet in beaten egg, then coat evenly in breadcrumbs.
3
Fry in hot oil for two to three minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
4
Slice salt bread rolls and layer with lettuce, tomato, and fried fish fillets.
5
Top with generous drizzles of Bajan pepper sauce and serve immediately.

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Did You Know?

The flying fish is so central to Barbadian identity that the island is nicknamed "the land of the flying fish" and the fish appears on coins and stamps.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

frying pan
bread knife
mixing bowl

Garnishing

pepper sauce drizzle

Accompaniments

fries, coleslaw

The Story Behind Flying Fish Sandwich

The flying fish sandwich, locally called a cutter, is the most popular lunch item in Barbados. Flying fish has been a staple of Bajan cuisine for centuries, with the fish abundant in the warm Caribbean waters surrounding the island. The tradition of serving fried flying fish in salt bread emerged from beach vendors and rum shops. Salt bread itself is a unique Bajan creation, slightly sweet and dense, perfect for holding crispy fried fish.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch and beach food 📜 Origins: Modern Barbadian

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