bakes & saltfish breakfast recipe | guyanese style

saltfish

🥗Healthier: fresh fish

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Fresh fish provides a lighter option while canned tuna is more affordable.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: none

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier but canola oil is often less expensive.

baking powder

🥗Healthier: baking soda + vinegar

💰Cheaper: none

This combination can work as a leavening agent.

Soak saltfish in water overnight to remove excess salt.

Drain and rinse saltfish, then boil in fresh water for 10-15 minutes until tender.

Flake the boiled saltfish into small pieces and set aside.

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.

Gradually add water to the flour mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for a few minutes until smooth.

Divide the dough into small balls and flatten them into discs.

Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat until hot.

Fry the discs until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.

In a separate pan, sauté onion, garlic, tomato, bell pepper, and thyme until softened.

Add the flaked saltfish to the sautéed vegetables and mix well, cooking for another 3-4 minutes.

Serve the fried bakes with the saltfish mixture on top, garnished with lime juice and scallions.

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