Saltfish With Cabbage & Tomatoes

saltfish

🥗Healthier: smoked mackerel

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Smoked mackerel provides a similar flavor profile with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more cost-effective while still suitable for cooking.

Soak the saltfish in water overnight to remove excess salt.

Drain the saltfish and place it in a pot with fresh water; boil until tender, about 20 minutes.

Remove the saltfish from the pot, let cool, and flake into pieces, removing any bones.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in the grated carrot and cook for another 2 minutes.

Add the flaked saltfish to the skillet and mix well with the vegetables.

Incorporate chopped tomatoes, thyme, and pimento seeds; cook until tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes.

Add shredded cabbage and scotch bonnet pepper; stir to combine.

Pour in a little water to help steam the cabbage; cover and cook for 5-7 minutes until cabbage is tender.

Season with black pepper and lime juice; stir well to combine.

Garnish with chopped scallions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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