🇸🇷 Surinaamse Bakkeljauw maken|Surinamese salted codfish recipe|

salted cod

🥗Healthier: fresh fish

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Fresh fish is lower in sodium and canned tuna is often more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier while canola oil is often cheaper.

Soak salted cod in water for 24 hours, changing water occasionally to reduce saltiness.

Drain and rinse the cod, then boil in fresh water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Remove cod from water and let cool; flake into bite-sized pieces, removing any bones.

Heat sunflower oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and hot pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced tomatoes; cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Add the flaked cod to the skillet and mix gently to combine with vegetables.

Season with black pepper and cayenne pepper; cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add lime juice and adjust seasoning with salt if necessary; cook for 2 more minutes.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh coriander.

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