

Banana Kat Kat

Seychellois cuisine is based on an extraordinary variety of fish, found in the archipelago’s crystal clear waters. Tuna, the red snapper, ovctopus (known as “zourites”), rays, and the capitaine are among 800 species of fish and crustaceans that are found in abundance.
The “kat kat” is a popular dish made of green bananas, fish, and coconut milk.
This recipe was kindly contributed by the EU Delegation to Mauritius and the Seychelles. It is available on the website “Mémoire de marmite”.
- 8 fillets of white fish (tuna, whiting, bass, bream, trevally, scorpion fish…)
- 8 green bananas
- 750 ml coconut milk
- salt and pepper.

Cut off the ends of the bananas and place them in salted boiling water for 10 mins. Drain the water, peel the bananas, mash them, and season. Place the banana purée in a pot, pour in the coconut milk, and cook for 15 mins on low heat. Place the fish on top, season, and cook for 7 minutes. Serve with rice

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