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List of ingredients for Run Down


* 2 Coconuts, Grated
* 1.5 Litres water
* 1 kg Pickled Mackerel or shad, soaked for at least 3 hours to remove excess Salt, bones also removed
* 2 Onions, chopped
* Garlic to taste, chopped
* 3 Escallions, chopped
* 3 Tomatoes, chopped
* 1 Scotch bonnet, chopped
* 3 sprigs Thyme

===Method===
* Mix the Coconut with the water and press through a Sieve or piece of Muslin.
* Boil the Coconut milk rapidly in a Frying pan until it resembles Curdled Custard and Oil.
* Add the Fish, cover, and cook for 10 minutes over a medium heat.
* Stir in the Onion, Garlic, Escallions, Tomatoes, Scotch bonnet and Thyme, reduce the heat, and Simmer for a further 10 minutes.

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