Jamaican Saltfish & Okra Sunday Morning Breakfast Recipe

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole grain masa harina

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole grain masa harina offers more fiber and nutrients, while cornmeal is often less expensive.

filling (meat, cheese, or vegetables)

🥗Healthier: lean turkey or beans

💰Cheaper: pork

Lean turkey is lower in fat, while pork can be a more budget-friendly option.

Boil saltfish for about 5 minutes, then drain the water.

Add fresh water to the pot and bring to a boil again for a few minutes, then drain again.

Soak the saltfish in cold water to reduce saltiness.

Chop vegetables: cut the tips off the okra and slice them into pieces, chop tomato, scallion, and green pepper.

Debone the boiled saltfish and flake it, ensuring all bones are removed.

Heat coconut oil in a pot until hot.

Add chopped onion, scallion, and green pepper to the hot oil and sauté.

Add the flaked saltfish to the sautéed vegetables and stir.

Season with black pepper and stir again, adding more black pepper if desired.

Cover the pot and let it simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Serve with yellow yam and dumplings.

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