Plantain Cups with Ackee & Saltfish,

saltfish

🥗Healthier: smoked mackerel

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Smoked mackerel provides a similar flavor profile with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable and works well for frying.

Peel and slice plantains into thick pieces.

Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.

Fry plantain slices until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove plantains and drain on paper towels.

Using the back of a cup, press each slice into a cup shape.

Return the plantain cups to the skillet and fry until crispy, about 2-3 minutes.

Soak saltfish in water overnight, then drain and rinse.

Boil saltfish in fresh water for 10-15 minutes until tender; drain.

Flake the saltfish into bite-sized pieces.

In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.

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

Add flaked saltfish, ackee, thyme, and black pepper; cook gently for 5 minutes.

Stir in lime juice and chopped scallions; remove from heat.

Fill each plantain cup with the ackee and saltfish mixture.

Garnish with diced tomato and serve immediately.

Cooking Techniques

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