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Salt Mackerel RunDown

Cultural Context

Salt Mackerel RunDown is a traditional Jamaican dish that showcases the island's love for saltfish and coconut. This hearty stew is often enjoyed with rice or dumplings, making it a staple for family meals. The dish reflects the resourcefulness of Jamaican cuisine, where preserved fish is transformed into a flavorful, comforting meal. Today, it remains popular both in Jamaica and among the diaspora, celebrated for its rich flavors and cultural significance.

JamaicanJMmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb salt mackerel
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 green bananas
1 cup flour
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup sweet peppers
1 medium onion
4 scallions
1 teaspoon thyme
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon ginger
2 tablespoons oil
2 cups water

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: habanero pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño pepper

Habanero provides heat, while jalapeño offers milder spice.

1

Wash salt mackerel with vinegar to remove fishy odor.

2

Boil water and add salt mackerel to reduce excess salt for 10-15 minutes.

3

Chop sweet peppers, scallions, and onions for seasoning.

4

Prepare dough by mixing flour, cornmeal, and salted water, then knead.

5

Add oil to boiling water before adding dumplings, then add dumplings to boil.

6

Drain boiled salt mackerel and break it into smaller pieces.

7

Heat oil in a pot and add all chopped seasonings at once.

8

Add coconut milk to the pot with seasonings and let it cook down.

9

Add the boiled salt mackerel to the pot and mix in.

10

Add black pepper instead of scotch bonnet pepper for spice.

11

Cut ends off green bananas, slice down the middle, and add to the pot, covering slightly.

Cooking Techniques

soakingsautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknifemeasuring cupsspoon

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Run DownMackerel Run Down

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