Fungie and Saltfish Buljolde

Until Mike chose this destination for me, I had only a few images in mind: two Caribbean islands, the turquoise water of the Caribbean Sea, and everything that can go along with this dreamy picture. But Mike also chose the dish for me… A challenge? Bring it on! This week, I am cooking fungie, also called cou-cou, accompanied by a saltfish buljolde. In other words, salted cod with vegetables. The cuisine from Antigua and Barbuda is mostly based on local products such as fish. The fish most commonly used is flying fish. Salted fish such as cod is also often cooked. Fungie is a word derived from the Italian word funghi meaning mushrooms. The first surprise is that the recipe does not contain fungus. The word “mushroom” is actually the term used for a local porridge accompanied by okra. Enjoy this delicious recipe from the islands!