Salt Fish & Johnny Cake Recipe - Traditional Caribbean Breakfast

salt fish

🥗Healthier: fresh fish

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Canned fish is often more affordable and convenient.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthier fats, while margarine is often cheaper.

Combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 2 tablespoons of baking powder in a bowl.

Cut in 2 tablespoons of butter until well mixed.

Gradually add 2 cups of warm water to the flour mixture, kneading until a soft dough forms.

Let the dough sit for 45 minutes.

Soak the salt fish overnight, then boil it until tender, picking it apart to remove bones.

Sauté chopped onion, red pepper, green pepper, thyme, green onion, orange pepper, garlic, and scotch bonnet pepper in a heated pan with butter.

Add the boiled salt fish to the sautéed vegetables and mix well.

Season with fish seasoning, Cajun seasoning, black pepper, and ketchup, mixing until well incorporated.

Divide the dough into balls, flatten them, and let them sit for 15 minutes while heating oil.

Fry the flattened dough in medium-hot oil until golden brown on both sides, fluffing them in the oil for even cooking.

Remove the fried dough from the oil and serve with the salt fish.

Cooking Techniques

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