Ackee & Saltfish Recipe with Fry Dumpling (Fried Bake)

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.

Remove the seed and red vein from the ackee to ensure it is safe to eat.

Boil the ackee in water for 10 minutes, keeping an eye on it.

Rinse the saltfish to remove excess salt before boiling.

Boil the saltfish in hot water for 8-10 minutes until tender.

Prepare the remaining ingredients: chop onion, tomato, bell pepper, garlic, thyme, and green onions.

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

Sauté the chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened.

Add diced tomato and scotch bonnet pepper, cooking for another 2 minutes.

Add the boiled saltfish to the skillet and mix with the sautéed vegetables.

Gently fold in the boiled ackee and stir to combine.

Season with thyme, black pepper, and lime juice to taste.

Serve hot with fried dumpling or as desired.

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