Jamaican Cabbage and CODFISH | SALT FISH RECIPE-HOW TO COOK

salted codfish

🥗Healthier: fresh cod

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

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

olive oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

Soak salted codfish in cold water overnight on the kitchen countertop to remove excess salt.

Boil the codfish in water for 15 minutes, then drain and replace with fresh water, boiling again for another 15 minutes to remove the salt flavor.

Prepare the other ingredients: chop tomatoes, carrot, green bell pepper, onion, and garlic.

Heat coconut oil in a pot over medium heat.

Add garlic, black pepper, and vegetable seasoning to the pot, stirring to combine and cooking for about 5 minutes.

Add the boiled codfish to the pot, mixing it with the other ingredients.

Add shredded cabbage to the pot and mix everything together.

Cover the pot and let it cook on medium heat for about 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, add vinegar to the pot and mix it in; if you want the cabbage softer, you can cook for another 5 minutes, but the creator prefers a crunch.

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