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Ackee and Saltfish Plantain Cups

Cultural Context

Originating from Jamaica, Ackee and Saltfish is the national dish, traditionally enjoyed for breakfast. The dish celebrates the unique flavors of ackee, a fruit native to West Africa, and salted cod, a staple in Caribbean cuisine. Served in plantain cups, this modern twist highlights the dish's versatility and is popular at festive gatherings and parties, showcasing Jamaican culinary heritage.

JamaicanJMmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb salted codfish
1 medium onion
1 cup sweet pepper
1/4 cup cilantro
1 scotch bonnet pepper
3 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 can ackee (about 15 oz)

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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.

1

Light the stove.

2

Prepare the festival by mixing flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and milk or water.

3

Fry the festival in vegetable oil until golden brown.

4

Chop onion, sweet pepper, cilantro, and garlic.

5

Add the chopped vegetables and scotch bonnet pepper to the skillet and sauté.

6

Add the salted codfish and lime juice to the skillet.

7

Add the ackee and cook for a few minutes until heated through.

Cooking Techniques

fryingsautéing

Equipment Needed

skillet

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Ackee and Saltfish in Plantain Cups

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