Ackee And Saltfish Recipe

Name: Ackee And Saltfish Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 450 gm Salt fish, (cod) (1lb); 1 x 425 g, (15z) tin ackee; 110 gm Margarine, (4oz); 2 x Rashers of bacon, minced; 1 lrg Onion, minced; 2 med Tomatoes, minced; 1 med Sweet pepper, minced; 1/2 tsp Thyme; Black pepper and salt to taste; Parsley to garnish

Servings: persons

1
Boil the fish for 10 min or possibly, alternatively, soak overnight.
2
Wash to remove excess salt, remove the skin and bones and flake the fish.
3
Open the tin of ackee and drain.
4
Heat the margarine in a pan and gently fry the bacon for 3 min.
5
Add in the onion, tomatoes and sweet pepper to the pan together with the thyme.
6
Cook for a further 5 min, stirring gently.
7
Add in the fish, black pepper and salt and cook for 10 min.
8
Add in the ackee and cook for 8-10 min, turning gently.
9
Garnish with the parsley and serve with rice and gungo peas.

298

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 450 gm Salt fish, (cod) (1lb), 1 x 425 g, (15z) tin ackee, 110 gm Margarine, (4oz), 2 x Rashers of bacon, minced, and more.

Yes, Ackee And Saltfish Recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!