Ackee & Saltfish Plantain Cups | Ackee and Saltfish Recipe | How to make Plantain Cups with Ackee |

saltfish

🥗Healthier: smoked mackerel

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still provides protein.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and works well for frying.

Peel and slice the plantains into thick strips.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat.

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

Remove plantains and drain on paper towels; shape them into cups using a small bowl.

Soak the saltfish in water overnight to remove excess salt.

Boil the saltfish in fresh water for 15-20 minutes until tender; drain and flake.

In a skillet, heat a little oil and sauté chopped onion, green and yellow bell peppers, and garlic until fragrant.

Add the flaked saltfish to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Stir in the ackee, thyme, black pepper, and optional hot pepper; cook gently for 5 minutes.

Fill each plantain cup with the ackee and saltfish mixture.

Garnish with chopped scallion and lime juice before serving.

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