PARTY & CATERING IDEAS | Jamaican Ackee & Salt Fish Plantain Cups | Tasty Caribbean Appetizer

salted codfish

🥗Healthier: fresh fish

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Fresh fish provides a lighter flavor, while canned tuna is more affordable.

ripe plantains

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Sweet potatoes offer similar sweetness and texture, while regular potatoes are cost-effective.

Peel and slice the green plantains.

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add canola oil to cover the base.

Sauté diced vegetables (tomato, onion, bell peppers) until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add a little salt and black pepper to the vegetables.

Add the cooked salted codfish to the skillet and heat through.

Add fresh thyme and garlic, and a bit more oil if needed.

Create a well in the center of the skillet and add the ackee, seasoning with black pepper.

Cover the ackee with the vegetables and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Remove the mixture from heat and keep warm.

Prepare the green plantains by removing the ends and slicing them open.

Fry the plantains until golden brown, then drain on paper towels.

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