Caribbean

Ackee and Saltfish

Name: Ackee and Saltfish
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 1 lb saltfish (dried salted cod); 1 can (19oz) ackee (drained); 1 medium onion; 1 sweet pepper; 1 scotch bonnet pepper; 2 scallions; 1 sprig fresh thyme

Jamaica's national dish featuring salted cod and ackee fruit.

45 minutes

Serves 3

Breakfast

Contains common allergens

Fish Seafood

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Instructions

5 steps

1
Desalt the fish: Place the saltfish in a pot of water and boil for 20 minutes. Drain, taste for saltiness, and boil again in fresh water if necessary. Flake the fish with a fork, removing any bones.

2
Sauté aromatics: In a large skillet, heat 3 tbsp of oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, sweet pepper, scotch bonnet (seeded for less heat), scallions, and thyme. Sauté until onions are translucent.
3
Add the saltfish: Stir the flaked saltfish into the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes so it absorbs the flavors of the aromatics.
4
Fold in the ackee: Gently fold in the drained ackee fruit. Ackee is very delicate and will turn to mush if stirred too aggressively.
5
Simmer and serve: Sprinkle with black pepper and let it simmer on low heat for 3 minutes until warmed through. Serve hot with hard dough bread or boiled green bananas.

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