Cooking with the Campbells: Ep 2 - Ackee & Saltfish

saltfish

🥗Healthier: fresh fish

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Fresh fish can be lower in sodium and more affordable than traditional saltfish.

ackee

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: pumpkin

These alternatives mimic the texture but are more widely available.

Open the package of saltfish and rinse it to remove some salt.

Place the rinsed saltfish into a pot and fill with water until it reaches about halfway up the fish.

Put the pot on the stove and bring it to a boil.

Once boiling, let the saltfish cook for about 10 minutes until tender.

Remove the saltfish from the pot and set aside to cool slightly before flaking it into large pieces.

Pour hot water over the aki to remove any toxins, then set it aside.

In a bowl, combine the flaked saltfish with chopped onion, thyme, black pepper, and lime juice.

Gently fold in the aki, being careful not to mash it, and heat everything together for a few minutes until warmed through.

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