Antiguan Ducana Dumplings with Saltfish and Peppers
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Ingredients
- 300 g salt cod (saltfish)
- 400 g sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 100 ml coconut milk
- 100 g self-raising flour
- 1 red pepper, sliced
- 1 onion
Method
- 1
Soak the salt cod overnight in cold water, changing the water once or twice, then drain and flake into pieces.
- 2
Grate the sweet potato finely and mix with the coconut milk and self-raising flour to a firm dough. Shape into 8 small dumplings.
- 3
Steam the dumplings over a pan of simmering water for 20-25 minutes until firm and cooked through.
- 4
Fry the sliced onion and red pepper in a little oil for 6 minutes, then add the flaked salt cod and cook for 4-5 minutes.
- 5
Serve the ducana dumplings with the saltfish and peppers spooned over.

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