How to Make Jamaican Salt Mackerel and Boiled Food 🇯🇲 (Authentic Jamaican Recipe)

salt mackerel

🥗Healthier: fresh mackerel

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

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

green bananas

🥗Healthier: plantains

💰Cheaper: regular bananas

Plantains provide a similar texture and flavor, while regular bananas are often less expensive.

yam

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Sweet potatoes are nutrient-rich, while regular potatoes are more budget-friendly.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola oil is often cheaper.

Soak the salt mackerel overnight or boil it to reduce excess salt.

Boil the salt mackerel in water, changing the water to further reduce saltiness.

Add garlic to the boiling mackerel.

After boiling, drain the water and add fresh water to boil again.

Prepare the dumpling by mixing 4 cups of all-purpose flour with about 1.5 cups of water gradually to form a soft dough.

Add 1/2 cup of refined caramel to the dough.

Lightly knead the dough and let it rest.

Boil the green bananas first, then add the ripe plantain after a few minutes.

After 20-30 minutes, check the dumplings and remove the bones from the mackerel.

In a skillet, heat coconut oil and sauté garlic, onion, tomato, and sweet pepper.

Add the mackerel to the sautéed mixture, season with 1 tbsp of white vinegar and black pepper, and cook for about 5 minutes.

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