Ackee & Saltfish with Fried Dumplings MADE EASY!

saltfish

🥗Healthier: fresh fish

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Fresh fish can be lower in sodium and more affordable than traditional saltfish.

ackee

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: pumpkin

These alternatives mimic the texture but are more widely available.

Start by soaking the saltfish in water for a few hours to reduce saltiness.

Drain and rinse the saltfish, then boil it in fresh water for about 10 minutes until tender.

Remove the saltfish from the pot, flake it into large pieces, and discard any bones.

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper for about 3 minutes until softened.

Add diced tomato and scotch bonnet pepper, cooking for another 2 minutes.

Stir in the flaked saltfish and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to combine the flavors.

Gently fold in the ackee and cook for about 5 minutes until heated through.

Season with thyme, black pepper, and lime juice to taste.

For the fried dumplings, mix flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.

Add water gradually to form a dough, then knead until smooth.

Shape the dough into small balls and flatten them slightly.

Heat oil in a separate pan and deep-fry the dumplings until golden brown on both sides.

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