Provision and Saltfish

Name: Provision and Saltfish
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Trinidadian
Ingredients: 1 lb salt cod fish, soaked and flaked; 2 lbs yams, cubed; 1 lb dasheen (or taro root), cubed; 1 lb potatoes, cubed; 1/2 cup onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup canned diced tomatoes; 2 tsp fresh thyme; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 3 tbsp olive oil; 6 cups water; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

A traditional Trinidadian comfort dish pairing salt-cured fish with starchy root vegetables like yams and dasheen, simmered together in a flavorful broth with aromatics and herbs.

65 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

TrinidadianDinnerStovetopStandard

Ingredients

1 lb salt cod fish, soaked and flaked
2 lbs yams, cubed
1 lb dasheen (or taro root), cubed
1 lb potatoes, cubed
1/2 cup onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup canned diced tomatoes
2 tsp fresh thyme
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tbsp olive oil
6 cups water
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Soak 1 lb soaked and flaked salt cod fish in cold water for 12 hours or overnight, changing the water several times to remove excess salt.
2

Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup diced onion and 4 cloves minced garlic, cooking until softened, about 2 minutes.
3

Stir in 1 cup canned diced tomatoes and 2 tsp fresh thyme, cooking for 2 minutes.
4

Add 2 lbs cubed yams, 1 lb cubed dasheen (or taro root), and 1 lb cubed potatoes, stirring to coat with oil.
5

Pour in 6 cups water, bringing to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
6

Gently add the flaked salt cod fish, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes until all vegetables are fork-tender and salt cod fish is heated through.
7

Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot in bowls with plenty of broth.

Questions

How long does Provision and Saltfish keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Provision and Saltfish?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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