JAMAICAN FRIED SALTFISH AND OKRA WITH FRIED DUMPLINGS | A Real Yard Style Breakfast or Dinner 🇯🇲

saltfish

🥗Healthier: fresh cod

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Fresh cod is lower in sodium, while canned tuna is more affordable.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornmeal can be a budget-friendly alternative.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor, while canola oil is often cheaper.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño offers heat, while bell pepper is milder and less expensive.

Wash off excess salt from the saltfish and add it to a pot with water.

Bring the saltfish to a boil for 5 minutes, then pour off the water and repeat the process with cold water.

Once boiled a second time, pour off the water and cool it down with cold water to stop the cooking.

Break up the saltfish into pieces, removing any bones.

Pinch off a golf-sized piece of dough for the fried dumplings, roll it out, and press it down.

Fry the dumplings in oil until golden brown, then remove and drain on paper towels or a wire rack.

In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and add the chopped onions, carrots, garlic, and scotch bonnet pepper to sauté.

Add the cooked saltfish to the skillet and season with about 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper and 1 teaspoon of fish seasoning.

Add a tablespoon of butter to the skillet and mix in the bell peppers and thyme.

Finally, add the okra to the skillet, cover, and cook for 5 minutes until the okra is tender.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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