SHAIL'S KITCHEN STEWED SALTFISH AND CASSAVA

saltfish

🥗Healthier: smoked mackerel

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still provides protein.

cassava

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Potatoes are widely available and less expensive.

Put frozen cassava in a large pot and cover with water.

Add kosher salt to the pot.

Bring to a boil and cover the pot.

Boil for about 30 minutes, checking after 15 minutes and adding more water if necessary.

Once tender, drain the cassava and set aside.

Add half a cup of coconut milk over the cassava.

Prepare additional ingredients: shadow Benny, Spanish thyme, and pimentos.

Cut cassava into halves for easier eating and serving.

Remove any fibrous strands from the cassava pieces.

Stir the stewed saltfish into the cassava.

Cooking Techniques

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