Jamaican Hangover Chowder

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 13

Jamaican Hangover Chowder recipe for your next morning

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 lbs fish , firm fleshed white such as red snapped , drum or 2 lbs grouper
	1/2 lb salt pork or 1/2 lb thick-sliced bacon , diced
	1 large onion , diced
	8 cups boiling water
	3 large waxy potatoes , scrubbed and diced
	2 limes , scrubbed and quartered
	2 -6 green chilies , fresh , seeded and chopped ( like jalapeno or serrano )
	salt & freshly ground black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

342

Sugar

Fat

20g

Jamaican Hangover Chowder is a traditional soup recipe popular in the Caribbean, particularly in Jamaica. It is usually enjoyed as a breakfast dish, especially after a night of partying to cure a hangover. This soup is thick and hearty, combining the flavors of pork, fish, and green chilies. The dish is often served with a side of dumplings or bread to soak up the flavorful broth. With just the right amount of heat, this soup is a perfect meal any time of day, not just for hangovers.

Instructions

1.	In a large pot, fry the diced pork or bacon until crisp.
2.	Remove the crisp pork pieces and set aside.
3.	On the same pot, sauté the diced onion until it turns translucent.
4.	Add the 8 cups of boiling water into the pot and bring it to a simmer.
5.	Add the diced potatoes and simmer until they are tender.
6.	Add the fish into the pot and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes until it is cooked through.
7.	Add the chopped green chilies, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
8.	Spoon the chowder into bowls and top with the crispy pork pieces. Serve hot with quartered limes.

PROS

This hearty soup is packed with protein from the fish and pork or bacon pieces, making it a satisfying and filling meal.

The chowder is also full of flavor from the green chilies and onion.

CONS

Since this recipe uses pork or bacon, it is high in fat and sodium.

It is also important to note that this recipe requires fresh fish, which may not be easily accessible in some areas.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite the fat content from the pork or bacon, this recipe is still fairly healthy due to the high protein content from the fish.
Fish is low in fat and high in omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for brain and heart health.
It is also packed with vitamins and minerals like vitamin D and selenium.