Saint Lucian Green Fig & Saltfish Pie Gratin – Authentic Saint Lucia Recipe
Savory baked gratin turning Saint Lucia’s national dish of green figs and saltfish into a golden casserole.
- Country of Origin
- 🇱🇨 Saint Lucia (Caribbean, Americas)
- Dietary Profile
- pescatarian
- Prep Time
- 20 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Mashed boiled green bananas (green figs), Sautéed flaked cod with peppers, Cheddar or breadcrumb crust, Thyme, Scallions
Ingredients for Saint Lucian Green Fig & Saltfish Pie Gratin (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) mashed boiled green bananas (green figs), prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups sautéed flaked cod with peppers, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup cheddar or breadcrumb crust
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with thyme
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Saint Lucia seasoning (scallions, garlic, sweet peppers, black pepper)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C) and lightly oil an ovenproof skillet or baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, thyme, and scallions, garlic, sweet peppers, black pepper for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine mashed boiled green bananas (green figs) and sautéed flaked cod with peppers with the sautéed aromatics and layer evenly into the baking dish.
- Top with cheddar or breadcrumb crust and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown on top.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving warm at the table.