How To Make Ackee & Saltfish Seasoned Rice & Mango Juice | In Di Kitchen w/BaddieTwinz

saltfish

🥗Healthier: smoked mackerel

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still provides protein.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur wheat

Bulgur wheat is a cost-effective grain option.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive than coconut oil.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: green chili

Green chili provides heat at a lower cost.

Put saltfish in a pot and cover with hot water to boil for 15 minutes.

Pour off the water, add fresh water, and boil for another 15 minutes to remove excess salt.

Cut pumpkin into small cubes.

Prepare seasonings while saltfish is boiling.

In a pot, heat 2 quarts of vegetable oil over low heat.

Add chopped onion, bell pepper, garlic, thyme, and pimento seeds to the oil and sauté until softened.

Mince the cooled saltfish and add it to the sautéed vegetables.

Add black pepper and mix well.

Check the pumpkin for doneness; it should be soft enough to crush.

Add a stick of butter to the pumpkin and mix until melted.

Wash the rice thoroughly before cooking.

Open the ackee can and drain the water.

Add the rice to the pot with the sautéed vegetables and saltfish.

Mix in the ackee gently to avoid mashing it.

Cover and allow to cook until the rice is done.

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