Guyanese Saltfish, Pumpkin and Lime Sour (Pickle) Winter Prep. #fun #easy #winter

saltfish

🥗Healthier: smoked mackerel

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still provides protein.

pumpkin

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: sweet potato

Sweet potato is often less expensive and offers a similar texture.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can provide acidity at a lower cost.

Soak saltfish in water overnight, changing the water a few times to remove excess salt.

Cut the saltfish into pieces after soaking and wash it.

Fry the saltfish in vegetable oil until cooked.

Peel and chop the butternut pumpkin into pieces.

Boil the chopped pumpkin in salted water until tender.

In a skillet, heat vegetable oil and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.

Add bell pepper, tomato, and thyme to the skillet, cooking until softened.

Stir in the flaked saltfish and cooked pumpkin, mixing well to combine.

Add water to the skillet to create a sauce, simmering for a few minutes.

Season with black pepper, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf to taste.

Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture, stirring to incorporate the flavor.

Cook for an additional few minutes to meld the flavors together.

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