BEST JAMAICAN ACKEE AND SALT FISH RECIPE / JAMAICA'S NATIONAL DISH

salted codfish

🥗Healthier: fresh fish

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Fresh fish provides a lower sodium option, while canned tuna is more affordable.

ackee

🥗Healthier: cooked pumpkin

💰Cheaper: cooked sweet potato

Cooked pumpkin mimics the texture and adds nutrition, while sweet potato is budget-friendly.

Sauté onions, thyme, garlic, and red bell pepper in olive oil until softened.

Add diced tomatoes and Scotch Bonnet peppers; cook for a few minutes.

Stir in boiled ackee and season with black pepper and pimiento; mix gently and heat through.

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