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Virgin Islands Cooking
Carol M. Bareuther

by Carol M. Bareuther

The combination of fish and fungi, a cornmeal polenta-like mixture flecked with okra, are the unofficial national dish of the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Yield: 1 serving
Nutrition: 146 calories, 4 grams fat, 31 milligrams cholesterol and
359 milligrams sodium per serving.

Ingredients:

• 4½ lbs fish, scaled and gutted
• 2 medium onions, cut up
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 3 tablespoons lemon or limejuice
• 1 teaspoon Accent
• 2 cups water
• 2 teaspoon margarine

Method:
Place fish will all ingredients into a saucepan and cook gently until fish is cooked, about 20 to 30 minutes. Serve with sliced lime.

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