News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Fri. Feb. 21, 2020: This week we spotlight on the British Virgin Islands where one of their popular dishes is Fish And Fungi. Here’s how you can make it at home.
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE FISH
2 1⁄4 lbs firm white fish (cleaned and limed)
1⁄2 teaspoon Accent seasoning
1 cup water
1 teaspoon margarine
1 medium onion, cut into large chunks
1 small tomato, chopped
1 1⁄2 teaspoons vinegar
4 1⁄2 teaspoons lemons or 4 1/2 teaspoons lime juice
1 lime, sliced
For The Fungi
5 ounces cut okra
3⁄4 cup fine yellow cornmeal
1 1⁄4 cups boiling water
1 tablespoon butter
1⁄8 teaspoon salt pepper
METHOD
To make the fish:
Put all the ingredients into a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
Cover and reduce heat, simmering for 20 to 30 minutes or until the fish flakes with a fork.
Garnish with sliced lime.
To make the fungi:
Bring the water to a boil and add the okra.
In a separate bowl, blend 2 tbsp of the cornmeal with about 6 tbsp water.
Pour into the pot with the boiling water and okra and let cook for one-two minutes until okra is tender.
Slowly pour the rest of the cornmeal into the pan, stirring constantly.
Add the butter and salt and pepper, continuing to cook for 5 minutes.
Serve hot on side with fish.
Bon Appetite
