jamaicanbreakfastServes 2

Ackee & Saltfish

Name: Ackee & Saltfish
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: jamaican
Ingredients: 1 can / 12 pods Ackee (canned or fresh); 200g Saltfish (salt cod); 1 medium Onion; ½, deseeded Scotch bonnet pepper; 1 Bell pepper (mixed); 3 stalks Spring onion; 2 sprigs Thyme; 1 tbsp Coconut oil; 1 medium Tomato

Jamaica's national dish. Creamy ackee with seasoned saltfish, scotch bonnet, onion, and peppers.

Ingredients

Ackee (canned or fresh)1 can / 12 pods
Saltfish (salt cod)200g
Onion1 medium
Scotch bonnet pepper½, deseeded
Bell pepper (mixed)1
Spring onion3 stalks
Thyme2 sprigs
Coconut oil1 tbsp
Tomato1 medium

Method

1Soak saltfish overnight or boil twice to remove excess salt, then drain and flake into chunks.
2Heat coconut oil in a pan. Sauté onion, bell pepper, and tomato until softened, about 5 minutes.
3Add flaked saltfish, scotch bonnet, spring onion, and thyme. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring gently.
4Carefully fold in the ackee — do not stir vigorously or it will break up. Heat through for 2 minutes and serve immediately.

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