Ackee and Saltfish is the national dish of Jamaica, often enjoyed as a hearty breakfast.

Prep Time
10min
Cook Time
10min
Total Time
20min
Ackee and Saltfish recipe

Ingredients

4 Servings
  • 1tsp
    Black pepper
  • 1piece
    small sweet pepper, julienne
  • 1can
    ackee in brine, drained
  • 1tsp
    scotch bonnet pepper, chopped
  • 1piece
    medium onion, chopped
  • 1piece
    medium tomato, chopped
  • 1tbsp
    Vegetable Oil
  • 2sprigs
    escallion, chopped
  • 1/2lb
    saltfish
  • 2clove
    garlic, chopped

How to make Ackee and Saltfish

  1. Put saltfish to soak in cold water for about 1 hour.

  2. Pour off water; add fresh water and cook until tender.

  3. De-bone and flake saltfish.

    Step 1.1: De-bone and flake saltfish
  4. Heat vegetable oil and sauté onion, garlic, escallion, tomato, scotch bonnet pepper, and sweet pepper.

  5. Add flaked saltfish, ackee, and black pepper.

  6. Toss lightly, cover, and allow to stand over low heat for about 2 minutes.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Be careful not to overcook the ackee as it can become mushy.