Caribbean Coconut Rundown with Green Plantains
A tropical stew brimming with vibrant Caribbean flavors
This delicious dish combines rich coconut stew with tender green plantains, offering a taste of the islands in every bite.
- 1 h 30 min
- 4
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Coconut Sauce
For the Rundown Base
For the Green Plantains
For the Protein Addition
Preparation
Marinating the Fish
Place fish chunks in a bowl
Place fish chunks in a bowl.
Add lime juice, salt, and pepper
Add lime juice, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
Let it marinate
Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
Preparing the Coconut Sauce
Heat the coconut milk
Pour coconut milk into a saucepan over medium heat.
Season and stir
Add salt and brown sugar. Stir occasionally.
Reduce
Let it reduce until slightly thickened (about 20 minutes).
Cooking Process
Sauté Aromatics
Heat a large skillet over moderate heat, add onions, garlic, bell pepper, and Scotch bonnet. Sauté until soft.
Simmer the Rundown
Combine sautéed aromatics and thyme with the coconut sauce and continue cooking on low for another 20 minutes.
Cook Plantains
In a separate pan, melt butter, add plantains, and cook until golden. Season lightly with salt.
Plating & Serving
Caribbean Coconut Rundown with Green Plantains
Caribbean Coconut Rundown with Green Plantains
Plating & Serving
Serve the coconut rundown in wide bowls, layer with plantains on top, and if using, add fish chunks on the side.