The Queen of the Caribees is known for not only the rich culture and interesting history… Nevis has many delicious dishes as well.

With its rich soil, Nevis and St. Kitts grow a wide variety of fresh produce of fruits and vegetables. The style of cooking is fairly simple, flavored much like other West Indian Cuisine which I find incredibly delightful.

Nevis recipes are very attractive, easy to prepare and most food preparations are not elaborate which includes a large variety of seafood. It’s a great delight to sample the various island cuisines prepared by the various Nevis Restaurants and Nevis Bars.

I’d like to share the national dish, which is one of my Nevis Island FAVS…

The National Nevis dish is Stewed saltfish served with spicy plantains, coconut dumplings and seasoned breadfruit. It is a tasty blend of locally available vegetables, spices, coconut and salted cod fish prepared with a distinct St Kitts - Nevis flavor.

HERE’S HOW TO MAKE IT:

Stewed Saltfish:

1 lb saltfish
2 tbsp margarine
1 green pepper diced
6 scallions finely chopped
1 lb tomatoes chopped
2 tbsp parsley chopped
5 cloves chopped garlic
1 small onion chopped
4 tbsp vegetable oil
salt and pepper to taste

Method
1. Soak saltfish overnight then hot in fresh water until tender.
2. Drain fish, remove the bones and scales and flake.
3. Heat oil in a large heavy saucepan. Add pepper, scallions, onion and garlic. Cover and cook over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occa­sionally. Add the tomatoes and simmer over moderate heat until heated through for about 2 to 3 minutes. Add flaked saltfish along with margarine, salt and pepper. Cover the stew and simmer over low heat until heated through for about five minutes.
4. Arrange the saltfish on a plate. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with dumplings, breadfruit and spicy plantains.

Spicy Plantains:

3 medium sized plantains
1/4 asp of salt
peeled and chopped into
1/4 asp of hot sauce
1/2″ pieces finely chopped pepper
2 tbsp fresh ginger peeled
oil for frying and grated
1 small onion grated

Method
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Toss until mixed. Fry in batches until golden brown and cooked. Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve along side saltfish, dumplings and bread­fruit.

Coconut Dumplings:

1/2 cup of grated coconut
1 tbsp oil
1 1/2 cups of flour
1 tbsp margarine
1/4 tsp of salt
1/2 cup of water

Method
Place flour, coconut, salt, margarine and oil in a bowl. Gradually stir in the water to make a stiff dough. Turn onto a lightly floured board and knead for about two minutes. Make dumplings in desired shape. Slide dumplings into boiling salted water. Cover and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes.

Seasoned breadfruit:

3 cups full breadfruit chopped into 1” pieces
½ cup of chicken broth or 1 cube
2 tbsp oil dissolved into ½ cup of water
1 tbsp unsalted butter or margarine
¼ tsp of salt
½ cup of red pepper diced
¼ tsp of freshly ground pepper
1 medium onion chopped
4 garlic cloves crushed
2 tbsp of fresh parleys chopped
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

Method
Melt butter or margarine in a heavy saucepan over medium heat then add oil. Add onions and cook until golden about 5 to 8 minutes, stirring often. Add garlic, thyme, red pepper and parsley and sauté for 30 secs. Remove from heat and add breadfruit with chicken broth or other prepared liquid. Toss gently to blend and heat through. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with dumpling, saltfish and spicy plantain.

Served side by side, this is a delightful Nevis Island dish! You can taste some more famous Caribbean dishes if you plan on taking a Nevis Vacation!

Other National specialties also include:

• Roast suckling pig
• Spiny lobster
• Crab back
• Curries
• Roti, thin pastry filled with curried potatoes, chickpeas and beef, chicken, goat, shrimp or vegetables
• Pelau, rice, pigeon peas and meat, similar to paella
• Conch (curried, soused or in salad)
• Turtle stews
• Goat’s water (mutton stew)
• Christophine, yams, breadfruit and papaya are also served

Nevisian Cuisine is one of a mouth watering kind! YUMMY

Check out the fun Nevis Island Activities offered to ALL There are many beautiful Nevis Hotels, Nevis Resorts and Nevis Villas where you can enjoy a peaceful stay.

Bonne Appetite Nevis Island ~ Becca Briley

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