A Jamaican Breakfast | Fried Breadfruit with Saltfish

saltfish

🥗Healthier: cod

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and easily accessible.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive while still providing a neutral flavor.

Soak saltfish in water overnight to remove excess salt.

Drain and rinse saltfish, then boil in fresh water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Remove saltfish from water, let cool, and flake into small pieces, removing bones.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in flaked saltfish, thyme, scallions, black pepper, and scotch bonnet pepper; cook for another 5 minutes.

Slice breadfruit into thick wedges, about 1 inch each.

Heat additional oil in another skillet over medium-high heat.

Fry breadfruit wedges until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 3-5 minutes per side.

Remove fried breadfruit and drain on paper towels; season with salt.

Serve fried breadfruit topped with the saltfish mixture and a squeeze of lime juice.

Cooking Techniques

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