Cod blaff

Cod Blaff Recipe for 4 people.

Ingredients

• 1 kg of cod back or steaks (or other firm-fleshed white fish)

• 4 limes

• 3 chives (country onions)

• 2 spring onions

• 3 cloves of garlic

• 1 teaspoon of thyme

• 2 leaves of Indian wood (or 1 teaspoon of Indian wood powder)

• 1 clove

• 150 ml of white wine

• 100 ml of water

• 3 tablespoons of sunflower oil

• 3 bird's eye chilies

• A few sprigs of parsley

• Salt, to taste

Necessary utensils

• Salad bowl

• Dutch oven or large saucepan

• Cling film

• Knife

• Cutting board

• Wooden spoon

Preparation time

• Preparation time: 25 minutes

• Resting time: 2 hours (marinade)

• Cooking time: 25 minutes

Preparation steps

1. Preparation of ingredients:

   • Thinly slice the chives and onions with their stems.

   • Squeeze the lemons to extract the juice.

   • Cut the peppers into thin slices.

   • Chop half of the parsley.

2. Marinade :

   • In a salad bowl, mix the chives, onions, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, chili peppers, and parsley.

   • Add the cod to this mixture and coat well.

   • Cover with cling film and let marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

3. Cooking :

   • In a large pot, pour the marinade, then add the white wine, water, oil, allspice leaves, cloves and a pinch of salt.

   • Dip the fish into this preparation.

   • Bring to a boil over high heat for 3 minutes.

   • Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

4. Finishing :

   • Simmer for another 10 minutes uncovered over low heat.

   • Sprinkle with the remaining parsley before serving.

Serving suggestions

Blaff can be served:

• In its broth for a comforting dish.

• With pilaf rice or steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.

Preparation tips

• For an even more flavorful marinade, marinate the fish overnight in the refrigerator.

• Adjust the amount of chili pepper according to your heat tolerance.

• You can also add vegetables like carrots or peppers into the cooking for more flavor and color.

Nutritional values (for 1 serving, or 1/4 of the recipe)

Note: Values are approximate and may vary depending on preparation method and exact ingredients used. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This traditional West Indian recipe is not only tasty, but also light, ideal for a convivial meal. 🧡