Ackee and Saltfish is the national dish of Jamaica, often enjoyed as a hearty breakfast.
Prep Time
10min
Cook Time
10min
Total Time
20min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 1tspBlack pepper
- 1piecesmall sweet pepper, julienne
- 1canackee in brine, drained
- 1tspscotch bonnet pepper, chopped
- 1piecemedium onion, chopped
- 1piecemedium tomato, chopped
- 1tbspVegetable Oil
- 2sprigsescallion, chopped
- 1/2lbsaltfish
- 2clovegarlic, chopped
Prep Time
10min
Cook Time
10min
Total Time
20min
How to make Ackee and Saltfish
Put saltfish to soak in cold water for about 1 hour.
Pour off water; add fresh water and cook until tender.
De-bone and flake saltfish.
Heat vegetable oil and sauté onion, garlic, escallion, tomato, scotch bonnet pepper, and sweet pepper.
Add flaked saltfish, ackee, and black pepper.
Toss lightly, cover, and allow to stand over low heat for about 2 minutes.
Tips & Tricks
Be careful not to overcook the ackee as it can become mushy.
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