Creole Provision & Red Bean Broth (Bouyon Dominik) – Authentic Dominica Recipe

Ingredients for Creole Provision & Red Bean Broth (Bouyon Dominik) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) red kidney beans, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups plantains, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup sweet potatoes and spinach dumplings
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with thyme
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Dominica seasoning (chadon beni, garlic, allspice, scotch bonnet)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Warm cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium heat; gently sweat the minced onion, garlic, and thyme for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
2. Stir in chadon beni, garlic, allspice, scotch bonnet and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of Dominica's kitchen.
3. Add red kidney beans and plantains, tossing to coat in the aromatic base.
4. Pour in the stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 18–20 minutes until tender and deeply flavorful.
5. Fold in sweet potatoes and spinach dumplings, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.