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Jamaican Saltfish with Butter Beans

Cultural Context

Jamaican Saltfish with Butter Beans is a beloved dish in Jamaican cuisine, often enjoyed for breakfast or dinner. The dish reflects the island's history of using saltfish, a preserved ingredient that was once a staple for fishermen. Butter beans add creaminess and texture, making it a hearty meal. Today, this dish is celebrated for its rich flavors and is a common feature at family gatherings and special occasions.

JamaicanJMmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
black pepper
butter beans
2 cans Bayswater beans
scotch bonnet peppers
onions
tomatoes
sweet peppers
salt fish
cooking oil

saltfish

🥗Healthier: smoked cod

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and easier to find.

butter beans

🥗Healthier: cannellini beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and readily available.

1

Boil salt fish for 10 minutes to remove excess salt.

2

Change the water and soak the salt fish for an additional 5 minutes.

3

Debone the salt fish, removing all bones; adjust the size of the pieces as desired.

4

Add cooking oil to the pot.

5

Add chopped onions and sweet peppers to the pot; sauté until softened.

6

Add scotch bonnet peppers to the pot.

7

Add tomatoes to the pot.

8

Add the drained butter beans to the pot with the salt fish.

Cooking Techniques

soakingboilingsautéing

Equipment Needed

pot

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Saltfish and BeansJamaican Saltfish

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