Ackee and Saltfish
Ackee and saltfish is a traditional Jamaican dish made with ackee fruit and salted cod, creating a savory and creamy combination. Often served with sides like fried dumplings, it’s a beloved and flavorful representation of Jamaican cuisine.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Jamaican
- 1 lb saltfish
- 1 can ackee
- ½ yellow onion thinly sliced
- ½ red bell pepper thinly sliced
- ½ green bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper sliced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 sprig of thyme
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1½ tsp Maggi All purpose
- 1 tsp black pepper
Soak saltfish for a few hours or overnight. Boil saltfish 3 times and drain each time. This is boil out any excess salt.Once the salt is boiled out, flake the saltfish with a fork. Set aside To a skillet on medium high heat, heat oil. Sauté onions and peppers until onions are transclucent. Add in garlic and scotch bonnet pepper. Sauté until fragrant.
Add in salt fish, ackee, all purpose seasoning, black pepper, and combine gently. Careful to not mush the ackee.
Add in thyme and simmer on low for 5-7 minutes to heat everything through.
Serve with boiled or fried dumpling, boiled banana, and avocado. Enjoy!
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