Roseau Codfish & Green Fig Sancoche (Coconut Saltfish & Green Banana Stew) – Authentic Dominica Recipe
Rich Dominican island stew uniting flaky fish and green figs in herb-scented coconut cream.
- Country of Origin
- 🇩🇲 Dominica (Caribbean, Americas)
- Dietary Profile
- pescatarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Flaked cod or white fish, Green bananas/plantains, Cubed sweet potato, Coconut milk, Thyme
Ingredients for Roseau Codfish & Green Fig Sancoche (Coconut Saltfish & Green Banana Stew) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) flaked cod or white fish, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups green bananas/plantains, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup cubed sweet potato
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with coconut milk
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Dominica seasoning (thyme, scallions, garlic, hot pepper)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown flaked cod or white fish for 5 minutes.
- Add minced onion, garlic, coconut milk, and thyme, scallions, garlic, hot pepper, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
- Add green bananas/plantains and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
- Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
- Stir in cubed sweet potato right before serving warm.