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Jamaican Ackee & Saltfish Loaf

Cultural Context

Ackee and saltfish is Jamaica's national dish, rooted in the island's colonial history and African heritage. Traditionally served for breakfast, it reflects the resourcefulness of Jamaican cooks using local ingredients. The dish has evolved over time, with modern variations like the loaf, making it accessible for gatherings and potlucks, while still celebrating its rich culinary heritage.

JamaicanJMmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
3 cups flour
1 cup warm milk or water
1 tbsp instant yeast
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
2-3 cups cooked Ackee
1 cup cooked mince salted fish
1 cup finely chopped onions
1 cup finely chopped garlic
tomatoes
bell peppers
fresh thyme
hot pepper
2-3 tbsp cooking oil
1 tsp black pepper

saltfish

🥗Healthier: smoked mackerel

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Smoked mackerel offers a similar flavor with less sodium.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

1

Prepare the dough by mixing flour, warm milk or water, instant yeast, sugar, and salt until well combined.

2

Allow the dough to rise until doubled in size.

3

Prepare the filling by combining cooked Ackee, cooked mince salted fish, finely chopped onions, garlic, tomatoes, bell peppers, fresh thyme, and hot pepper in a bowl.

4

Add cooking oil and black pepper to the filling mixture and stir well.

5

Roll out the dough and fill with the Ackee and saltfish mixture.

6

Shape the loaf and place it in a baking dish.

7

Bake at 350°F for about 25-30 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

Ackee and Saltfish BakeAckee and Saltfish Casserole

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