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Jamaican Steamed Cabbage with Saltfish

Cultural Context

Jamaican Steamed Cabbage with Saltfish is a beloved dish that reflects the island's rich culinary heritage. Traditionally, it combines fresh vegetables with salted cod, a staple in Caribbean cooking, to create a hearty and flavorful meal. This dish is often enjoyed with rice or dumplings and is a common feature at family gatherings and Sunday dinners. Modern variations may include different vegetables or spices, but the essence of the dish remains rooted in its history.

JamaicanJMmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb saltfish
1 medium cabbage
1 cup grated carrot
1 medium green bell pepper
1 medium red bell pepper
1 medium onion
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

saltfish

🥗Healthier: smoked mackerel

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and provides a similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive and works well for sautéing.

1

Boil water in a pot.

2

Add saltfish to the boiling water and boil for 25-30 minutes to reduce saltiness.

3

While the saltfish is boiling, soak chopped cabbage in room temperature water with salt and butter to remove any bugs or worms.

4

Chop the cabbage into decent pieces after soaking.

5

Remove seeds and white parts from the bell peppers before chopping them.

6

Chop one red bell pepper, one green bell pepper, and one onion, and three cloves of garlic.

7

Peel one carrot using a knife and cut into thin strips.

8

Heat olive oil in a pot and let it heat up.

9

Add chopped onion, bell peppers, and garlic to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes.

10

Add the chopped cabbage and carrot to the pot and stir to combine.

11

Add the boiled and flaked saltfish to the pot and mix well with the vegetables.

12

Sprinkle black pepper over the mixture and stir again.

13

Add a tablespoon of water to the pot, cover, and steam for about 15 minutes on medium to low heat.

Cooking Techniques

soakingboilingsautéingsteaming

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknifespatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Steamed CabbageCabbage and Saltfish

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