Yam With Stewed Saltfish #TastyTuesdays | CaribbeanPot.com

saltfish

🥗Healthier: smoked mackerel

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Smoked mackerel offers a similar flavor with less salt.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

Cut the yam in half and peel it using a pairing knife or potato peeler.

Cut yam into bite-sized pieces and rinse with cool water.

Drain yam and add to a pot of water to boil without salt.

Boil yam for about 10-12 minutes until soft, checking with a knife for doneness.

Drain the boiled yam and set aside.

Heat a couple tablespoons of olive oil in a wide pan over medium heat.

Add the flaked salted cod to the pan and reduce heat to low.

Add chopped garlic and onion to the pan and stir to soften.

Add black pepper and Scotch bonnet pepper, stirring to combine.

Add chopped tomato and let it cook for about 4 minutes on low heat.

Add the boiled yam to the pan and toss to coat with the stewed saltfish.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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