Ackee and Saltfish with Bacon and Fried Roti

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

roti

🥗Healthier: whole wheat roti

💰Cheaper: tortillas

Whole wheat roti provides more fiber.

Cook 3 ackee seeds in a pot until done.

Prepare 36 cooked ackee by cleaning and cooking them.

In a skillet, cook bacon strips until crispy and set aside.

Slice 1 large onion into strips and chop 3 cloves of garlic.

Clean and debone the saltfish, removing the skin.

In the same skillet with bacon fat, sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.

Add the saltfish to the skillet and combine with the onion and garlic.

Add cooked ackee to the skillet and stir gently to combine without mashing.

Season with black pepper and chopped scotch bonnet pepper.

Let the mixture sit for 45 seconds to allow flavors to meld.

Plate the ackee and saltfish with fried roti.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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