Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCafe Motek - DowntownAckee And Saltfish Recipe

Ackee And Saltfish Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Served with boiled dumplings, fried plantains, and a boiled green banana.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare Saltfish

    Soak the saltfish in water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess salt. After soaking, boil it in fresh water for about 20 minutes until tender. Drain and flake into pieces.

  2. 2

    Cook the Vegetables

    In a frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, diced tomato, bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.

  3. 3

    Add Ackee and Saltfish

    Gently add the ackee and flaked saltfish to the pan along with thyme, black pepper, and scotch bonnet pepper. Stir carefully to avoid mashing the ackee. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until heated through.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Serve hot with boiled dumplings, fried plantains, and boiled green banana on the side.

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