Boiled and served with dried fish

Boiled and served with dried fish recipe videos

This is a traditional, minimalist dish consisting of a starchy staple (like boiled yam, cassava, or plantain) served alongside dried, salted, or smoked fish. It is a common, humble meal in many coastal and tropical regions across West Africa, the Caribbean, and parts of Southeast Asia, valued for its simplicity and preservation of key ingredients.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

The dish is primarily a source of complex carbohydrates from the starchy base and high-quality protein from the dried fish, which is also a significant source of minerals. A typical serving provides a moderate calorie count, largely dependent on the portion size of the starchy component.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	35 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	5 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	800 mg
Calcium	150 mg
Iron	4 mg
Potassium	600 mg
Phosphorus	300 mg
Magnesium	50 mg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg
Vitamin B12	2.5 mcg
Selenium	40 mcg

Per 1 serving (300 g total: 200 g boiled yam + 100 g dried fish) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish represents a practical and historic method of food preservation and sustenance, using sun-drying or smoking to make fish shelf-stable in hot climates. Nutritionally, the combination creates a complementary protein profile, and the dried fish is a potent source of calcium and iron.