Jamaican breakfast | Saltfish and Baked Beans | Jamaican Fried Dumplings

saltfish

🥗Healthier: smoked mackerel

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Smoked mackerel offers a similar flavor with less sodium.

baked beans

🥗Healthier: homemade beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Homemade beans can be lower in sugar and sodium.

Boil the boneless saltfish for a few minutes to remove excess salt, then drain and flake it.

Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Sauté sliced onion, diced garlic, and bell peppers until softened.

Add the flaked saltfish to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables.

Mix in the baked beans, fresh thyme, and black pepper; stir gently.

Add diced tomato and Scotch bonnet pepper to the mixture.

Simmer the mixture to meld flavors, adding ketchup as desired.

Finish with diced escallion before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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