THE BEST Jamaican Ackee & Saltfish - How To Cook Ackee and Saltfish Quick & Easy

saltfish

🥗Healthier: smoked mackerel

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and widely available.

ackee

black pepper

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often cheaper and has a neutral flavor.

Add 2 cups of water to a pot on the stove.

Add the boneless saltfish to the pot to remove excess salt, changing the water at least three times.

After boiling the saltfish, transfer it to a plate and let it cool slightly.

Rip the saltfish into pieces, being careful not to shred it too much.

Heat 6 spoonfuls of vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat.

Add the chopped onion to the pot and sauté for at least 1 minute.

Add the ripped saltfish to the pot and fry for at least 2 minutes on low heat.

Add the bell peppers, tomato, and scotch bonnet pepper to the pot and sauté for an additional minute.

Add some of the seasoning (black pepper, everyday seasoning, seasoned salt) to the pot and stir well, reserving some seasoning for the ackee.

Gently fold in the ackee, taking care not to mash it.

Add the remaining seasoning and more black pepper to taste, then fold gently again.

Add chopped spring onions, remaining bell peppers, and tomato to the pot.

Cover the pot and allow the ackee and saltfish to cook for 5 minutes.

Remove the lid to check the dish and ensure it looks good before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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