Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Roasted Breadfruit and Saltfish//St. Vincent/Caribbean

Login to Save
1.8K views👍 62
Sam's Gifted Hands
Sam's Gifted Hands
66 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Sam's Gifted Hands to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Roasted Breadfruit and Saltfish

Cultural Context

Originating from the Caribbean, Roasted Breadfruit and Saltfish is a traditional dish that reflects the region's reliance on local ingredients and seafood. Breadfruit, introduced to the Caribbean in the 18th century, pairs beautifully with saltfish, a preserved form of cod that was historically important for sailors. Today, this dish is enjoyed across the Caribbean and has variations in different islands, showcasing the versatility of breadfruit.

CaribbeanJMmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
breadfruit
saltfish
sugar
1 onion
1 bell pepper
1 tomato
1 cucumber
olive oil
cabbage (optional)
1

Set up the fire for roasting the breadfruit.

2

Wash the breadfruit thoroughly.

3

Roast the breadfruit until it becomes black, rotating it as needed.

4

Once roasted, let the breadfruit cool, then peel and cut it into slices, removing any bad parts.

5

Rinse the saltfish and boil it with a little sugar to reduce the salt.

6

Change the water and boil the saltfish again for a few more minutes until done.

7

Cut up the vegetables: 1 onion, 1 bell pepper, 1 tomato, and 1 cucumber.

8

Remove the bones from the cooked saltfish and place the meat in a clean plate.

9

In a separate pan, add olive oil and sauté the vegetables until ready.

10

Combine the sautéed vegetables with the saltfish and mix well.

11

Peel the roasted breadfruit and slice it, cleaning out the inside as needed.

12

(Optional) Add some cabbage to the vegetable mixture for extra color.

13

Serve the roasted breadfruit with the saltfish.

Equipment Needed

fire setupclean plate

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fishmilk

Also Known As

Roasted Breadfruit and Saltfish

Other Takes on Fish

(24 videos)

Similar Caribbean Videos

(16 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)