How to Make Hudutu, a Garifuna Recipe

Hudutu is a soulful, traditional Garifuna dish showcasing the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean. This hearty fish and coconut milk stew is enriched by freshly mashed plantains and aromatic herbs, creating a nourishing meal that holds significant cultural importance within the Garifuna community.

Ingredients

🥥 Fresh coconuts - Multiple, for coconut milk
🧄 Garlic - Several cloves, peeled and chopped
🧅 Green onions/scallions - 1 bunch, chopped
🧅 Onion - Half, sliced or roughly chopped
🌿 Basil leaves - A handful, chopped
🧂 Salt - Generic - Precise amount not specified
🌶️ Black pepper - McCormick - Precise amount not specified
🎨 Annatto powder - A pinch (approx. 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon)
🐟 Fish steaks (like snapper or kingfish) - 3-4 pieces
🍌 Green plantains - 2-3, peeled and boiled
🍌 Yellow plantains - 2-3, peeled and boiled
💧 Water - For coconut milk extraction and boiling plantains
🍋 Lime - Several, Generic - Optional for cleaning/seasoning fish

Instructions

1- Prepare Coconut Milk:

• Crack open the coconuts, collecting the coconut water in a bowl.
• Use a box grater to grate the coconut flesh.
• Mix grated coconut flesh with water and squeeze to extract coconut milk.
• Strain the coconut milk into a cooking pot, separating the liquid from the pulp.

2- Prepare Aromatics:

• Chop garlic, green onions, onion, and basil leaves.

3- Start the Stew:

• Heat the pot with coconut milk on a stove.
• Add garlic, green onions, sliced onion, and basil. Stir well.
• Add annatto powder and salt, stirring until the stew turns yellowish-green.

4- Cook Fish:

• Add fish steaks to the simmering coconut broth.
• Cook until fish is opaque and flakes easily.

5- Prepare Mashed Plantains (Fufú):

• Peel and cut plantains into large pieces.
• Boil plantains in a pot until very tender.
• Drain and transfer boiled plantains to a wooden mortar.
• Use a pestle to mash plantains into a smooth, dough-like texture.

Prep Time: Approximately 30-45 minutes
Cook Time: Approximately 30 minutes
Total Time: Approximately 60-75 minutes
Servings: Precise number of servings not specified
Calories: Not specified
Proteins, Fats, Carbohydrates: Not specified
Equipment:

• Large cooking pot
• Box grater
• Metal strainer
• Traditional wooden mortar (hana)
• Traditional wooden pestle (hanoudua)
• Chef’s knife
• Wooden cutting board
• Portable gas burner/stove
• Wooden stirring spoon

Cooking Tips

• Utilize traditional tools like the "hana" and "hanoudua" for authentic plantain mashing, and hand-squeeze coconut milk for the best flavor.
• Remember, Hudutu is more than just a dish; it’s a cultural symbol of sustenance and energy for the Garifuna people.

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