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Hudut
Garifuna fish in coconut broth with mashed green and ripe plantain
Hudut is the heart of Garifuna cooking on the Caribbean coast of Honduras, in towns such as Trujillo and La Ceiba, and in Belize and Guatemala's Livingston: whole fish or fish steaks simmered in a coconut broth (sere) with garlic, onion and herbs, served with a pounded mash of green and ripe plantains (fufu) that is dipped into the soup. The mistake is mashing only green plantain, which is heavy; a mix of green and a few ripe ones gives a slightly sweet, smooth mash. Chef's tip: fry the fish briefly before it goes into the broth so it holds its shape.
- Total time
- 70 min
- Difficulty
- medium
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
Fish and broth
Plantain mash
Method
0/6 doneStep 1: Rub 2 ¼ lb snapper or other firm white fish with 1 lime, ¾ tsp salt and ½ tsp black pepper and chill for 15 minutes.
15 minStep 2: Boil 3 green plantains and 2 ripe plantains in salted water for 20–25 minutes until completely tender. Drain and pound or mash until smooth and stretchy, adding a splash of coconut milk. Shape into balls and keep warm.
25 minStep 3: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a frying pan and fry the fish for 2 minutes a side to seal.
4 minStep 4: In a wide pot simmer 3 ¼ cups coconut milk, 1 ¼ cups water, 1 onion, 4 garlic cloves, 1 sweet pepper, 1 habanero chilli and the rest of ¾ tsp salt for 10 minutes.
10 minStep 5: Lay in the fish and simmer gently for 8–10 minutes, until it is opaque right through and flakes easily. Add ⅓ oz basil or culantro for the last minute.
10 minStep 6: Serve the fish and broth in bowls with the plantain mash on the side, breaking off pieces to dip. Remove the chilli unless someone likes the heat.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 620 kcal
- Protein
- 34 g
- Carbs
- 66 g
- Fat
- 26 g
- Fibre
- 6 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does hudut take?
- About 70 minutes in total: 25 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 4 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- What can I use instead of lime?
- Lemon, same amount.
- What can I use instead of coconut milk?
- Single cream, same amount (not dairy free).
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