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belize hudut recipe

Belize Hudut Recipe

A traditional Belizean Garifuna dish made with mashed plantains and coconut fish stew. Slow-cooked, comforting, and simple to prepare at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Belizean, Caribbean, Garifuna
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Mashed Plantains (Fu-fu)
  • 4 Green plantains Peeled and cut
  • 2 Ripe plantains Peeled
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • Water Enough to boil
Coconut Fish Stew (Sere)
  • 2 Whole fish Snapper, grouper, or lionfish
  • 2 cups Coconut milk Or coconut cream
  • 1 Onion Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Crushe Crushed
  • ½ Bell pepper Chopped
  • 1 cup Okra Sliced
  • 3–5 Basil leaves Fresh
  • ½ tsp Oregano Fresh or dried
  • Cilantro Small handful
  • 1 Habanero pepper Keep whole
  • salt To taste
  • Black pepper Salt

Equipment

  • Large Pot For boiling plantains and simmering stew
  • Medium pot For coconut fish stew
  • Wooden spoon For gentle stirring
  • Knife For prep
  • Cutting board For vegetables and fish

Method
 

Prepare the Plantains

  1. Peel the green plantains and cut into large pieces.
  2. Boil in salted water until soft.
  3. Add ripe plantains near the end of boiling.
  4. Drain when fully tender.
Mash the Plantains (Fu-fu)
  1. Mash plantains while hot in a large bowl.
  2. Add small splashes of warm water as needed.
  3. Mash until smooth and stretchy.
  4. Shape into soft balls and set aside.
Prepare the Fish
  1. Clean fish thoroughly.
  2. Season with salt and black pepper.
  3. Lightly fry or leave raw, both methods are traditional.
  4. Set aside.

Make the Coconut Fish Stew (Sere)

  1. Pour coconut milk into a pot over low heat.
  2. Stir slowly and often.
  3. Add onion, garlic, bell pepper, okra, and herbs.
  4. Gently place fish into the pot.
  5. Simmer until stew thickens and smells rich.

Notes

  • Keep heat low to prevent coconut milk from breaking.
  • Do not add flour. Okra thickens the stew naturally.
  • Keep the habanero whole for mild heat.
  • Hudut is traditionally eaten by hand.