The Ultimate Ackee And Saltfish Recipe

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.

Boil the boneless skinless cod fish for 20 minutes, then drain and rinse with cold water before shredding.

Heat 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat until just before smoking point.

Add sliced onions to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened, without browning.

Add minced garlic and chopped scotch bonnet pepper to the onions, stirring to combine.

Add sliced green bell pepper to the mixture and cook for another 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.

Add the shredded salt fish to the pan, stirring to combine with the vegetables.

Season with fresh black pepper and optionally add 2-3 sprigs of fresh thyme for flavor.

Add chopped scallions and cubed tomato to the pan, stirring gently to combine.

Rinse the canned ackee in a strainer under cold water, then add it to the pan carefully to avoid breaking it apart.

Use two forks to gently toss the ackee with the other ingredients, being careful not to overwork it.

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