Jamaican Fried Bammy & Escovitch Saltfish

coconut oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity with a different flavor.

Soak the salt fish in water for about 7 hours, changing the water twice to remove excess salt and tenderize the fish.

Cut the bammy into quarters.

Soak the bammy in freshly squeezed coconut milk, ensuring it's fully covered.

Prepare the salt fish by cleaning it and removing any bones, ensuring it is properly dried.

Heat oil in a deep frying pan to medium temperature for frying the salt fish.

Fry the salt fish until crispy, turning it to ensure even cooking, about 8 minutes on each side.

Remove the salt fish from the oil and set aside.

Heat oil for frying the bammy, ensuring it's hot enough.

Remove excess coconut milk from the bammy and deep fry until brown and crispy, monitoring closely, about 8-10 minutes on each side.

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