Ackee And Saltfish Recipe
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
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
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
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
Serve
Serve hot with boiled dumplings, fried plantains, and boiled green banana on the side.