Mackerel Run Down Recipe

Name: Mackerel Run Down
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds Pickled Mackerel; 2 cup Cocunut milk or 1 can coconut milk; 1 cup water; 2 clove garlic crushed; 2 stalks escallion chopped finely; 2 large tomatoes chopped finely; 4 sprig thyme; 1 scotch bonnet pepper chopped fine ( optional ); 1 tablespoon vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 large onion chopped finely

Servings: persons

2 pounds Pickled Mackerel
2 cup Cocunut milk or 1 can coconut milk
1 cup water
2 clove garlic crushed
2 stalks escallion chopped finely
2 large tomatoes chopped finely
4 sprig thyme
1 scotch bonnet pepper chopped fine ( optional )
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 large onion chopped finely

1
To remove the salt from the mackerel soak in water overnight or boil in hot water for 30 minutes
2
Drain water off the mackerel and cut into medium size pieces
3
Combine milk and water in a frying pan and boil until it looks oily
4
Add the mackerel and cover the pot.
5
Cook for 10 - 12 minutes on medium heat.
6
Add and stir the onions, garlic, escallion, tomatoes, scotch bonnet pepper, thyme and vinegar.
7
Add the salt and pepper to taste
8
Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
9
Serve with green bananas, yam, roast breadfruit and dumplings.

110

kcal

Calories

Fat

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds Pickled Mackerel, 2 cup Cocunut milk or 1 can coconut milk, 1 cup water, 2 clove garlic crushed, and more.

Yes, Mackerel Run Down falls under the General 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!

Mackerel Run Down

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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