Jamaican Saltfish Recipe|Salted Codfish Recipe|THE RAINA’S KITCHEN

saltfish

🥗Healthier: fresh cod

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Fresh cod is lower in sodium, while canned tuna is more affordable.

ackee

🥗Healthier: cooked spinach

💰Cheaper: canned green beans

Spinach provides a similar texture and is healthier.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive and works well for sautéing.

Get 8 ounces of saltfish (pollock fillet) from a 16-ounce pack.

Wash the saltfish and boil it for 10 to 15 minutes, then dump the water off.

While the saltfish is boiling, chop 1 small to medium onion, 2 tomatoes, and 1/4 green sweet pepper.

Cut a piece of scotch bonnet pepper to add flavor.

To prevent boiling over, place a wooden spoon over the pot while boiling the saltfish.

After boiling, flake the saltfish into pieces.

Heat a few tablespoons of coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add the chopped onion, tomatoes, and sweet pepper to the skillet and sauté until the onion is translucent, about a few minutes.

Add the flaked saltfish to the skillet and cover for 2 to 3 minutes to heat through.

Season with black pepper to taste and serve with your favorite meal.

Cooking Techniques

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