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Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 2 servings. Key ingredients: mahi-mahi fillets, quinoa, rinsed, water or vegetable broth, black beans, cooked or canned, drained and rinsed, ripe mango, peeled and diced (about 150 g). Equipment: medium saucepan with lid, small bowl, large skillet or shallow sauté pan, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cups.
Kitchen tip: Poach the mahi-mahi gently to ensure tender, moist fish without drying.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: firm white fish fillets (snapper, grouper, or sea bass), vegetable oil, medium onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, ground allspice. Equipment: deep skillet or wide pan with lid, medium saucepan, cutting board, sharp knife, wooden spoon, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Be cautious when handling Scotch bonnet peppers; avoid touching your face and wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: shrimp siomai dumplings, coconut milk, seasonal vegetables, garlic, minced, fresh ginger, minced. Equipment: steamer or steaming basket, large wok or deep frying pan, mixing spoon, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Be careful not to overcook the siomai during steaming to keep them tender.
Preparation takes 10 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 35 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: quinoa, rinsed, vegetable or seafood stock, peeled and deveined shrimp, olive oil, onion, finely chopped. Equipment: medium saucepan, large skillet or pot, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Ensure shrimp are fully cooked until opaque and pink for safe consumption.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 55 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: firm white fish (snapper, tilapia, or grouper), banana leaves, rinsed and cut into squares, ground turmeric, lemongrass, garlic. Equipment: steamer or large pot with steaming rack, large saucepan with lid, mixing bowls, knife, cutting board, grater.
Kitchen tip: If banana leaves are not available, use parchment paper to wrap the fish parcels.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 90 minutes. Allow 120 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: salted cod, callaloo greens, yam, sweet potatoes, carrots. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, cutting board, sharp knife, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, measuring jug, bowl for soaking cod.
Kitchen tip: Soaking the salted cod overnight and changing the water once or twice helps remove excess saltiness and improves texture.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 35 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: white fish fillets such as cod or halibut, aji amarillo paste, garlic, lime juice, olive oil. Equipment: steamer basket or steaming rack, large pot with lid, mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cups.
Kitchen tip: Ensure the steaming water is simmering gently but not touching the food to avoid boiling the fish directly.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: crab meat, picked over for shells, cabbage, carrot, green beans, garlic, minced. Equipment: large mixing bowl, steaming skillet or wok with lid, small bowl for sauce, small brush or paper towel for oiling.
Kitchen tip: Ensure crab meat is fresh and properly refrigerated before use to avoid spoilage.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: firm white fish fillets, skinless and boneless, cut into small cubes, limes, juiced (about 60 ml or 1/4 cup), lemon, juiced (about 30 ml or 2 tbsp), ají amarillo or yellow chili pepper, seeds removed and finely chopped, fresh cilantro leaves, chopped. Equipment: mixing bowl, small bowl, steamer basket or bamboo steamer, large deep skillet or saucepan, sharp knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Use fresh fish and consume immediately after preparation to ensure safety and freshness.
Preparation takes 10 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 35 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: squid, garlic, minced, onion, thinly sliced, fresh tomatoes, quartered, bay leaves. Equipment: wok or deep skillet, measuring cups and spoons, knife, cutting board, spatula or wooden spoon.
Kitchen tip: Use fresh squid for the best tenderness; frozen squid can be used but may require shorter cooking time to avoid toughness.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 55 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: fresh trout fillets, quinoa, vegetable or fish stock, bell peppers, zucchini. Equipment: cast iron skillet or ovenproof frying pan, medium saucepan, baking tray, mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Ensure quinoa is rinsed well before cooking to avoid bitterness.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 70 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: fresh callaloo leaves (or substitute spinach), saltfish (dried salted cod), all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt. Equipment: large bowl, steamer pot with lid, frying pan, mixing spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Soaking and boiling saltfish properly is essential to reduce excess salt and soften the fish.