The Caribbean Codfish Recipe You Need To Try

saltfish

🥗Healthier: fresh fish

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Fresh fish can be lower in sodium and more accessible.

ackee

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: cooked pumpkin

Avocado provides creaminess, while pumpkin is budget-friendly.

Soak saltfish in water overnight to remove excess salt.

Drain and rinse saltfish, then boil in fresh water until tender, about 20 minutes.

Remove from heat, cool slightly, and flake the fish into bite-sized pieces.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add chopped tomato, thyme, and scotch bonnet pepper, cooking for another 3 minutes.

Stir in the flaked saltfish and cook for 5 minutes to combine flavors.

Gently fold in ackee and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.

Season with lime juice, black pepper, and green onion before serving.

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