How to make Haitian style salt fish sauce (Sos Mori)

salted fish

🥗Healthier: fresh fish

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Fresh fish can be lower in sodium, while canned fish is often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

Remove salt from salted fish by rinsing it under cold water.

Place the fish in a pot of water and boil without a lid for 10-15 minutes until cooked.

Taste the fish to check saltiness; do not remove all salt, only some.

Heat grapeseed oil and salted butter in a pot over high heat.

Add red bell peppers and scotch bonnet pepper to the pot.

Add tomato paste and some fresh tomato, stirring to combine.

Add fresh garlic and sauté for a minute, ensuring it doesn't burn.

Add the cooked fish, breaking it into smaller pieces with a knife.

Add fresh thyme and parsley, and a little lime juice for acidity.

Pour in hot water to create the sauce, stirring gently.

Turn down the heat and let the sauce simmer for 2-5 minutes before serving.

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