Belizean Boil Up Recipe
The Belize Boil Up Recipe is a combination of various ingredients that are boiled together to create a mouth-watering dish.
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Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 515 kcal
Equipment
- Large pot with a lid
- Cutting board
- Chef's knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- wooden spoon
- Ladle
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork belly
- 1 pound chicken
- 1 pound fish such as red snapper
- 1 pound shrimp
- 2 green plantains peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 ripe plantains peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 pound cassava peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 large yams peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 onions chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 bell peppers chopped
- 1 tablespoon thyme leaves
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 8 cups water
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the pork belly, chicken, fish, shrimp, onions, garlic, bell peppers, thyme leaves, cilantro leaves, bay leaves, black pepper, salt, and water.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and let simmer for 30 minutes.
- Add the green and ripe plantains, cassava, and yams to the pot.
- Cover the pot and let simmer for another 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and the meats are cooked through.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let cool for a few minutes.
- Serve the Belizean Boil Up hot in bowls.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
Cut the vegetables and meats into similar-sized pieces to ensure even cooking. If using frozen fish or shrimp, thaw them before adding them to the pot. Serve with a side of hot sauce or chopped chili peppers for extra heat.Nutrition
Calories: 515kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 169mg | Sodium: 1148mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g
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