Grenadian Fish Broth

Name: Grenadian Fish Broth
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Grenadian
Ingredients: 1kg snapper or kingfish, cut in steaks; 2 green bananas, peeled and halved; 250g dasheen, peeled and cubed; 1 cup flour for dumplings; 1 onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 sprigs thyme; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, whole; Juice of 2 limes; Salt and black pepper; 1.5 litres water; 2 stalks chive, chopped

Fish Broth (FISH BROTH)

Spiced Fish and Root Vegetable Soup

⏱ Prep Time 1 hour

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 344 kcal

A hearty, turmeric-tinted broth loaded with fresh fish, green banana, dasheen, dumplings, and warming spices, served as a restorative meal throughout the Spice Isle.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 30.0g

Carbs 38.0g

Fat 8.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ fish ⚠ gluten

Equipment Needed

large stockpot sharp knife wooden spoon

Presentation Guide

Vessel: deep soup bowl

Garnishes: chopped chive, lime wedge

Accompaniments: bread, hot pepper sauce

Ingredients

1kg snapper or kingfish, cut in steaks
2 green bananas, peeled and halved
250g dasheen, peeled and cubed
1 cup flour for dumplings
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 sprigs thyme
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 Scotch bonnet pepper, whole
Juice of 2 limes
Salt and black pepper
1.5 litres water
2 stalks chive, chopped

Instructions

1
Season fish with lime juice, salt, pepper, and garlic. Set aside for twenty minutes while preparing vegetables.
2
Bring water to a boil in a large stockpot. Add dasheen, green bananas, turmeric, onion, thyme, and chive.
3
Mix flour with a pinch of salt and enough water to form a stiff dough. Pinch off small pieces and drop into the boiling broth.
4
Simmer for fifteen minutes until provisions and dumplings are almost tender.
5
Add seasoned fish steaks and whole Scotch bonnet. Cook ten minutes until fish is flaky and cooked through.
6
Adjust seasoning and serve hot in deep bowls, ensuring each serving has fish, provisions, and dumplings.

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Did You Know?

In Grenada, fish broth is considered the best hangover cure and is traditionally served on Saturday mornings after Friday night festivities.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

large stockpot
sharp knife
wooden spoon

Garnishing

chopped chive, lime wedge

Accompaniments

bread, hot pepper sauce

The Story Behind Grenadian Fish Broth

Fish broth is a cornerstone of Grenadian coastal cuisine, developed by fishing communities who needed a nourishing meal that could use the day's catch along with whatever root vegetables were at hand. The addition of turmeric gives the broth its characteristic golden hue, while dumplings stretch the meal to feed large families. This dish represents the resourcefulness of Grenadian cooks who transform simple ingredients into deeply satisfying meals.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed saturday morning or any restorative meal 📜 Origins: Traditional fishing village cuisine

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