CANNED ACKEE CODFISH STEW: aka Ackee and Saltfish

salted codfish

🥗Healthier: fresh fish

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Fresh fish provides a lower sodium option, while canned tuna is more affordable.

ackee

🥗Healthier: cooked pumpkin

💰Cheaper: cooked sweet potato

Cooked pumpkin mimics the texture and adds nutrition, while sweet potato is budget-friendly.

Wash the salted codfish under running water to remove excess salt.

Boil the codfish in water for 5 minutes, then allow it to cool.

Peel the skin off the codfish before or after boiling, as preferred.

Remove bones from the codfish and break it into large chunks.

Open the can of ackee and drain it, rinsing it with fresh water.

Prepare the vegetables: slice the onion, bell pepper, and scallion, and chop the garlic and thyme.

Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic, thyme, and scotch bonnet pepper to the skillet; sauté until softened.

Add the codfish and ackee to the skillet; mix gently and cook until heated through.

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