Saltfish & Okra Fry-up Recipe//Jamaican Style Saltfish and Okra Stew//Must Try Codfish Okra #cooking

saltfish

🥗Healthier: cod

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and easier to find.

okra

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Frozen peas are a cost-effective alternative with a similar texture.

Prepare the saltfish by soaking it in water to remove excess salt (exact soaking time not specified).

Drain the saltfish and rinse it under cold water (specific rinsing time not mentioned).

Chop the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and hot pepper.

Heat cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Sauté the chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened (exact time not specified).

Add diced tomatoes and cook until they break down (exact time not specified).

Stir in black pepper and complete seasoning (exact amounts not specified).

Add the flaked saltfish and mix well to combine.

Pour in water and bring to a simmer (exact amount of water not specified).

Add sliced okra and hot pepper; simmer until okra is tender (exact time not specified).

Adjust seasoning with lime juice and additional black pepper if needed.

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