How to make Salt Fish & Broad Bean! | Deddy's Kitchen

salt fish

🥗Healthier: smoked mackerel

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still provides protein.

broad beans

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: green peas

Green peas are more accessible and less expensive.

Soak salt fish overnight to remove excess salt.

Boil the soaked salt fish in a pot of boiling water on high until cooked.

Prepare flour and cornmeal dumplings by mixing them with salt.

Peel yellow yam, coco, sweet potato, and banana to prepare for boiling.

Add a teaspoon of salt and a splash of vinegar to the boiling water to prevent discoloration.

Split the banana to keep its shape while boiling.

Drop the yam, coco, sweet potato, and split banana into the boiling water to cook.

Cover the pot and let the provisions cook until tender.

Once the salt fish is cooked, strain the hot water off and let it cool down before flaking it into pieces.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened.

Stir in thyme, black pepper, and scotch bonnet pepper, cooking for another minute.

Add the flaked salt fish to the skillet, mixing well with the sautéed vegetables.

Incorporate broad beans and diced tomato, stirring until heated through.

Pour in a splash of water to create a bit of sauce, if desired.

Add lime juice and chopped green onions, mixing to combine.

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.

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