Saltfish And Ackee Recipe

Name: Saltfish And Ackee
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (19 ounce) can ackee; 1/2 lb salt cod fish, without bones; 5 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/4 onion, sliced thin; 1 sprig thyme; 1 garlic clove, minced; 4 extra thin slices scotch bonnet peppers; 1 small tomatoes, sliced; black pepper, to taste; salt, to taste

Servings: persons

1
Soak fish overnight, changing the water several times, or boil it for 30 minutes to an hour in order to reduce the saltiness of the fish. You may take a taste test afterward to make sure the fish is not too salty.
2
Rinse the fish and flake it into small bites.
3
Put oil in a frying pan, heat and add onions, thyme, garlic and the scotch bonnet pepper slices (Note: Scotch bonnet peppers are very spicy so you may need to adjust the amount. Also, green scotch bonnets are milder than the red ones). Stir for 2 minutes.
4
Add fish and stir for 2 minutes.
5
Drain ackee, stir into pan taking care not to crush it or break it apart too much.
6
Stir in tomatoes and cook a little longer till they are soft.
7
Take a taste test. Sprinkle with pepper and add salt if needed.
8
Serve alone, or with white rice.

240

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (19 ounce) can ackee, 1/2 lb salt cod fish, without bones, 5 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1/4 onion, sliced thin, and more.

Yes, Saltfish And Ackee 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.

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Saltfish And Ackee

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