Ackee and Saltfish, Jamaica's National Dish

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.

Pre-soak saltfish for half a day, then rinse and boil in water to remove excess salt.

Prepare water to boil the ackee.

Chop a medium onion and a good amount of scallions, rinsing them before use.

Mince a scotch bonnet pepper (if available) finely.

Boil the ackee in hot water, adding a little salt to taste.

Monitor the ackee while it cooks, ensuring it remains whole and does not get overcooked.

Remove the saltfish from boiling water and change the water to remove more salt.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the saltfish without frying the seasoning first.

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