How To Make The Best Jamaican Ackee And Salt Fish Step By Step Recipe | Caribbean Food

salt fish

🥗Healthier: fresh fish

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Canned fish is often less expensive and easier to prepare.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

Start by preparing the fresh ingredients: chop 1 onion, 1 tomato, and bell peppers (optional).

Drain the canned ackee and wash it if desired.

Soak the salt fish in water, changing the water at least three times to reduce saltiness.

Boil the salt fish in enough water to cover it until tender, then remove and let it cool.

Once cooled, remove any bones from the salt fish and pull it apart into pieces.

In a skillet, add 4 tablespoons of olive oil and heat it up.

Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 20 seconds.

Add minced garlic, chopped tomato, bell peppers, and scotch bonnet pepper; sauté for another 20 seconds.

Add the flaked salt fish to the skillet and sauté for at least 1 minute.

In a bowl, mix together 1/2 teaspoon of all-purpose seasoning and 1 teaspoon of black pepper, then add to the skillet, reserving some seasoning for later.

Gently fold in the canned ackee, being careful not to mash it, and add the remaining seasoning.

Cover the skillet and let it cook on medium heat for at least 5 minutes.

Add chopped scallion and stir gently before serving.

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