How To Make Ackee & Saltfish
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 cups of ackee fruit
- 1 lb of salted codfish
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 2 sprigs of thyme
- 2 tbsp of vegetable oil
- 1 tsp of black pepper
- Hot pepper sauce (optional)
Instructions
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Soak the salted codfish in water overnight, changing the water several times to remove excess salt.
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Drain the codfish and flake it into small pieces.
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Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add the onions, bell peppers, and garlic to the skillet and sauté until they are softened and translucent.
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Add the codfish to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add the tomatoes, scallions, thyme, and black pepper to the skillet and continue to cook for another 5 minutes.
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Gently fold in the ackee fruit, being careful not to break it up too much.
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Cover the skillet and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the ackee is tender and cooked through.
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Serve hot with boiled dumplings or fried plantains. Add hot pepper sauce for extra heat, if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories : 250kcal
- Total Fat : 8g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 38mg
- Sodium : 1000mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 30g
- Dietary Fiber : 7g
- Sugar : 5g
- Protein : 18g
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