Ackee with Saltfish
A Jamaican breakfast dish of canned ackee, flaked saltfish, and sautéed aromatics.
This Jamaican version uses canned ackee, drained and gently folded into saltfish. Quantities and accompaniments vary from kitchen to kitchen; this version keeps to a consistent combination of onion, garlic, thyme, chile, pepper, tomato, and spices.
Method
- 01
Boil and flake the saltfish
Rinse the saltfish and boil it in a pot for about 20 minutes, or until it flakes easily. Drain it and separate it into pieces, removing any bones.
20 min - 02
Sauté the aromatics and pepper
Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, thyme, Scotch bonnet pepper, and red bell pepper. Sauté until the vegetables are tender.
- 03
Add the saltfish, ackee, and spices
Add the flaked saltfish to the pan and sauté briefly. Fold in the drained ackee, green onion, black pepper, and allspice. Mix gently and cook for about 7 minutes.
7 min - 04
Add the tomato and check the seasoning
Add the chopped tomato and cook for a few minutes, until it begins to soften. Taste before adding salt; the saltfish may provide enough seasoning.
Ingredients
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