#jamaicancooking #food How To Make The Best Jamaican Pick Up Salt Fish Recipe For The First time

salt fish

🥗Healthier: fresh fish

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Fresh fish is lower in sodium and often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is generally less expensive.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: serrano pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with lower cost.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar adds acidity at a lower price.

Soak salt fish overnight to remove excess salt.

If short on time, boil the salt fish twice, discarding the water each time.

Remove the skin from the salt fish before cooking.

Chop the onion, bell pepper, and tomato.

Add the chopped vegetables and scotch bonnet pepper to the pot.

Season with black pepper and garlic.

Cook for about 30 minutes on medium heat, ensuring it simmers properly.

Cooking Techniques

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