Breadfruit Cou Cou and Flying Fish

Breadfruit Cou Cou and Flying Fish: A Taste of Barbados

Experience the vibrant and soulful flavors of Barbados with this classic dish of Breadfruit Cou Cou and Flying Fish. The creamy breadfruit pairs beautifully with the richly seasoned flying fish, offering a true Caribbean culinary delight. This dish embodies the heritage and warmth of Bajan cuisine, perfect for bringing some island sunshine into your kitchen.

Ingredients

For the Flying Fish:
🐟 1 lb 450g Flying Fish fillets
🍋 2 limes for washing/marinating
🌿 1/4 to 1/2 cup Bajan Seasoning (brand with "77" logo)
🌶 1/2 medium Green bell pepper, chopped
🧅 1/2 medium Onion, chopped
🍅 2 medium Tomatoes, sliced
🛢 3 tablespoons Cooking oil
🌾 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
🍛 2 tablespoons Curry powder
🍯 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
🍅 1/4 cup Ketchup
🟡 2 tablespoons Mustard
🌿 1/2 cup Okra, chopped

For the Breadfruit Cou Cou:
🍈 1 large or 2 medium Breadfruits, peeled and chopped
💧 Water, sufficient to cover ingredients for boiling
🧅 1/2 medium Onion, chopped
🧄 6 cloves Garlic, sliced
🌿 4 sprigs Fresh thyme
🥓 1/4 to 1/2 cup Salted pig tail or ham hock, chopped
🧂 Pinch of Salt
⚫ 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
🧈 2 tablespoons Butter

Instructions

1- Preparing the Flying Fish:

• Clean and fillet the flying fish. Place in a bowl, squeezing lime over fillets and adding a sprinkle of salt.
• Coat the fish with Bajan seasoning, massaging thoroughly to ensure even coverage. Set aside to marinate.

2- Preparing the Breadfruit Cou Cou:

• In a large Cuisinart pot, combine water, onion, garlic, thyme, and salted pig tail or ham hock. Bring to a boil.
• Add chopped breadfruit to the pot. Boil until breadfruit becomes tender.
• Drain most of the liquid, reserving some for later use.
• Mash breadfruit directly in the pot using a potato masher, adding reserved liquid gradually for a smooth consistency.
• Incorporate black pepper and butter, mashing until smooth.

3- Preparing the Fish Sauce and Cooking the Fish:

• In a smaller pan, sauté green bell pepper and onion.
• Add tomatoes and pour in cooking oil.
• Sprinkle flour, curry powder, brown sugar, ketchup, and mustard over the sautéed vegetables.
• Stir well to create a sauce, then add marinated flying fish fillets into the pan.
• Cover and simmer until fish is tender, and sauce thickens. Stir occasionally for even cooking.

4- Serving:

• Plate the Breadfruit Cou Cou alongside the fish and its rich sauce. Optionally garnish with chopped okra.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1-1.5 hours
Total Time: 1.5-2 hours
Servings: 4

Equipment:

• Large Cuisinart stainless steel pot
• Smaller stainless steel pan
• Stainless steel mixing bowl
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Potato masher
• Spatula/large spoon
• Measuring cups/spoons
• Stovetop

Cooking Tips

• Use the reserved cooking liquid from the breadfruit sparingly to achieve your desired Cou Cou consistency.
• The key to authentic flavor lies in generously seasoning and allowing enough time for the fish to marinate.

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Breadfruit Cou Cou and Flying Fish