Jamaican Ackee with Saltfish
Canned ackee and saltfish are sautéed with onion, pepper, thyme, and spices in this Jamaican version for four.
This Jamaican dish pairs ackee’s delicate texture with the bold flavor of saltfish. This version uses drained canned ackee, folded in gently at the end so it keeps its shape.
Method
- 01
Boil and flake the saltfish
Rinse the saltfish, cover it with cold water in a pot, and boil for about 20 minutes, or until it flakes easily. Drain it, remove any bones, and break it into pieces.
20 min - 02
Sauté the aromatics and pepper
Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, thyme, Scotch bonnet pepper, and red bell pepper. Sauté for about 3 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
3 min - 03
Add the saltfish
Add the flaked saltfish to the skillet and briefly sauté it with the vegetables to combine the flavors.
2 min - 04
Fold in the ackee and spices
Add the drained ackee, green onion, black pepper, and allspice. Fold everything together gently and cook for 5 to 7 minutes.
7 min - 05
Add the tomato and finish
Add the chopped tomato and cook for about 3 minutes, until it begins to soften. Taste before adding salt; the saltfish may provide enough.
3 min
Ingredients
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