Mtsolola de Poisson et Bananes Vertes (Comorian Green Plantain, Coconut & Fish Stew) – Authentic Comoros Recipe
Beloved Comorian one-pot comfort dish simmering green plantains and fish in golden turmeric coconut milk.
- Country of Origin
- 🇰🇲 Comoros (East Africa, Africa)
- Dietary Profile
- pescatarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Flaky white fish chunks, Peeled green plantains/bananas, Ripe tomatoes and bell peppers, Thick coconut milk, Turmeric
Ingredients for Mtsolola de Poisson et Bananes Vertes (Comorian Green Plantain, Coconut & Fish Stew) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) flaky white fish chunks, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups peeled green plantains/bananas, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup ripe tomatoes and bell peppers
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with thick coconut milk
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Comoros seasoning (turmeric, garlic, ginger, fresh cilantro, lime)
- 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 flaky white fish chunks for 5 minutes.
- Add minced onion, garlic, thick coconut milk, and turmeric, garlic, ginger, fresh cilantro, lime, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
- Add peeled green plantains/bananas 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 ripe tomatoes and bell peppers right before serving warm.