ACKEE AND SALTFISH! |The ULTIMATE Ackee & Saltfish Recipe |Sunday Brunch with Family!

salted codfish

🥗Healthier: fresh fish

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Fresh fish provides a lower sodium option, while canned tuna is more affordable.

ackee

🥗Healthier: cooked pumpkin

💰Cheaper: cooked sweet potato

Cooked pumpkin mimics the texture and adds nutrition, while sweet potato is budget-friendly.

Rinse the salted codfish and soak it in cold water overnight.

Boil the salted codfish twice in fresh water for about 15 minutes each time, then rinse again.

Open the can of ackee and rinse it in a strainer.

Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a skillet.

Add chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until soft.

Add fresh thyme to the skillet and let it cook with the onions.

Add diced tomatoes to the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes.

Add the boiled codfish, scallions, and black pepper to the skillet; cover and cook for about 5 minutes.

Finally, add the ackee gently to the skillet and mix until heated through.

Cooking Techniques

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