Simple and flavorful Ackee and Saltfish recipe

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.

Start by adding the chopped onion and garlic to a skillet.

Sauté for about 1.5 to 2 minutes until the onion is translucent.

Add the chopped bell peppers to the skillet and sauté for another 2 minutes.

Next, add the chopped spring onions to the skillet.

Add the salted fish to the skillet; no additional salt is added because the fish has been boiled to reduce saltiness.

Add the chopped tomato to the skillet and cook for another 2 minutes.

Make a space in the center of the skillet and add the ackee, gently covering it with the other ingredients to retain moisture.

Continue to cook until everything is heated through and combined.

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