HOW TO MAKE ACKEE & SALTFISH WITH PROVISIONS | In Di Kitchen w/BaddieTwinz

salted codfish

🥗Healthier: fresh fish

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Fresh fish provides a lower sodium option, while canned tuna is more affordable.

ackee

🥗Healthier: cooked pumpkin

💰Cheaper: cooked sweet potato

Cooked pumpkin mimics the texture and adds nutrition, while sweet potato is budget-friendly.

Welcome to the kitchen!

Today we're making ackee and saltfish with provisions.

Using canned ackee because fresh isn't available.

Prepare the salt fish by rinsing it with hot water to remove excess salt.

Boil the salt fish for 7-10 minutes, then drain and boil again for another 7 minutes.

Prepare the provisions: boil water and add salt.

Make dumplings by mixing flour, cornmeal, and water in a bowl, using hands to knead.

Once the dumpling dough is ready, add it to the boiling water.

Peel the sweet potatoes (batata) and prepare them for boiling.

Once the salt fish is cooled, drain the water and mash it into small pieces.

Chop the tomatoes for the sauce, noting that they provide color and flavor.

Wash and prepare the green bananas by cutting the ends and slicing them down the middle, keeping the skin on.

In a pot, heat oil and add the chopped tomatoes, allowing them to simmer for 5 minutes until the oil changes color.

Add chopped onions and thyme to the tomato mixture and let it soften.

Add the mashed salt fish to the tomato mixture and stir, adding more oil if needed.

Season with black pepper before adding the ackee, distributing it gently to avoid mashing.

Cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes until everything is heated through.

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