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Fish Tea
Port Antonio — Mother recipe · en it
A traditional dish from Port Antonio, Jamaica, made with fresh fish and a blend of aromatic herbs.
📷 Dave O from North Vancouver, CANADA — CC BY-SA 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
⏱️ 15 min prep + 8 min cottura · 2 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 2 fish fillets (e.g., salmon or hake)
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 piece of ginger
- 1 chili pepper
- 200 ml fish stock
- 100 ml white wine
- 200 ml water
- 2 mint leaves
- 2 basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
- In a bowl, mix the olive oil, chopped garlic, chopped onion, chili pepper, and ginger.
- In a pot, combine the fish stock, white wine, and water. Bring to a boil.
- Add the fish fillets and cook on medium heat for 5-7 minutes, until the fish is fully cooked.
- Add the mint and basil leaves, mix well, and let infuse for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve the fish tea hot, with a sprinkle of salt and pepper to taste.
- Serving suggestion: Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
The story
Fish tea is a specialty of Port Antonio's cuisine, inspired by local fishing traditions and the use of local herbs to give the fish a unique flavor.
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