Debbie's Split peas & Saltfish Stew

saltfish

🥗Healthier: smoked mackerel

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still provides protein.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Evaporated milk is less expensive and can add creaminess.

Wash the saltfish under running water to remove excess salt.

Soak the washed saltfish in water for about 2 hours.

Bring water to a boil in a pot, then add the soaked split peas and boil to remove froth.

Transfer the split peas to a pressure cooker after boiling to cook faster.

Add 5 cloves of smashed garlic to the pressure cooker with the split peas.

Add about 1 teaspoon of salt to the pressure cooker.

Cover and pressure cook for about 20 minutes on medium heat.

Chop scallions, bell peppers, and onions while the split peas are cooking.

Add turmeric to the split peas and mix well.

Add peanuts to the split peas and stir.

Add chopped scallions, bell peppers, parsley, and thyme to the mixture.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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