Ackee and salt fish Recipe

Name: Ackee and salt fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 can of ackee drained; 1/2 lb boneless salt cod; 3 tbsp oil; 2 onions, sliced; 1/4 tsp dried thyme; 1/4 scotch bonnet pepper skin finely chopped up; 1 small tomato, chopped; 3/4 tsp tomato paste; 1/2 sweet pepper chopped; 1/8 tsp black pepper:

Servings: persons

1 can of ackee drained
1/2 lb boneless salt cod
3 tbsp oil
2 onions, sliced
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/4 scotch bonnet pepper skin finely chopped up
1 small tomato, chopped
3/4 tsp tomato paste
1/2 sweet pepper chopped
1/8 tsp black pepper:

1
Soak the salt cod in a pot of water overnight to remove most of the salt.
2
If the cod is still very salty, boil in water for 20 minutes.
3
Drain cod and cut or break into small pieces.Heat oil in a frying pan.
4
Add the onions, thyme and scotch bonnet pepper, tomato, tomato paste and green peppers.
5
Stir for a few minutes.
6
Add the cod.
7
Stir.
8
Simmer for 5 minutes, then add the can of drained ackee.
9
Do not stir because this will cause the ackees to break up.
10
Cook for a few more minutes then sprinkle with black pepper.Best served with fried or cooked dumplings, or fried or cooked plantains, cooked yams and Jamaican sweet potatoes.

128

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 can of ackee drained, 1/2 lb boneless salt cod, 3 tbsp oil, 2 onions, sliced, and more.

Yes, Ackee and salt fish falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ackee and salt fish

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