How to make ACKEE AND SALTFISH | Ackee and Saltfish Recipe | JUENFO Kitchen

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.

Prepare fresh ackee by breaking open the pod and removing the fruit and seeds.

Rinse the ackee in plain water.

Boil the ackee in 3 cups of water with 2 cloves of garlic and 2 teaspoons of salt for 5-10 minutes until fork tender but firm.

Rinse the boiled ackee under cool water to stop the cooking process.

In a non-stick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over medium-low heat.

Add chopped scallion, thyme, garlic, onion, sweet bell pepper, tomatoes, and scotch bonnet pepper; sauté for 2 minutes.

Add the prepared saltfish and sauté with the seasonings for about 1 minute.

Gently fold in the boiled ackee along with any remaining dry seasonings and a splash of water.

Mix in ketchup and cook for no longer than 1 minute to combine flavors.

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