How to make Ackee and Saltfish!

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.

Fill a pot with water and add salted codfish.

Boil the salted codfish for 5-10 minutes, then drain the water.

Repeat the boiling process two more times to reduce the saltiness of the fish.

Chop the green onion, bell pepper, tomato, garlic, and scotch bonnet pepper.

Prepare fresh thyme for seasoning.

Use canned ackee instead of fresh, as it is not available.

Heat olive oil in a skillet until hot, then reduce to medium heat.

Slice the plantain in half and then into pieces for frying.

Fry the plantain in the same oil until golden brown, turning frequently for even cooking.

Once the codfish is boiled, add it to the pot with the vegetables and canned ackee.

Season the mixture with black pepper and thyme, being careful not to mash the ackee.

Cook until everything is heated through, about 2 minutes.

Serve the ackee and saltfish with the fried plantain.

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