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[[Ackee]] and saltfish is [[Jamaica]]'s national dish.
 
You will probably have to use canned [[Ackee|ackee]] unless you are in the West Indies.
 
[[Salt fish]] is [[Salt cod|salt cod]] which needs to be soaked overnight and rinsed well to rehydrate and remove excess [[Salt|salt]].  Don't [[Boil|boil]] it an an attempt to rehydrate it.  You'll end up with salty rubber!
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[[Ackee]] and saltfish is [[Jamaica]]'s national dish.
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====Best recipe review====
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''<span class="reviewTitle">Not for me</span>''
 
<span style="line-height:180%"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span class="reviewScore">3.5</span>/5 </span>


You will probably have to use canned [[Ackee|ackee]] unless you are in the West Indies.
<span class="reviewDesc">Not at all keen on this - might be ok with another fish, like basa?</span>
<span class="reviewAuthor"> [[User:PSmith|Paul&nbsp;R&nbsp;Smith]] </span></span>
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[[Salt|salt]][[Fish|fish]] is [[Salt cod|salt cod]] which needs to be soaked overnight and rinsed well to rehydrate and remove excess [[Salt|salt]].  Don't [[Boil|boil]] it an an attempt to rehydrate it.  You'll end up with salty rubber!
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| &#189; teaspoon [[Freshly ground black pepper|freshly ground black pepper]]
| &#189; teaspoon [[Freshly ground black pepper|freshly ground black pepper]]
| 4 [[Cloves of Garlic, peeled and crushed|cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed]]
| 4 [[Cloves of Garlic, peeled and crushed|cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed]]
| 1 large [[Onion|onion]], peled and sliced
| 1 large [[Onion|onion]], peeled and sliced
| 1 [[Scotch bonnet]] [[Chilli pepper|chilli pepper]], finely chopped with the [[Seeds|seeds]] removed if preferred
| 1 [[Scotch bonnet]] [[Chilli pepper|chilli pepper]], finely chopped with the [[Seeds|seeds]] removed if preferred
| 450g (1 lb) [[Salt cod|salt cod]] ([[saltfish]])
| 450g [1 lb] [[Salt cod|salt cod]] ([[saltfish]])
| 2 [[Sweet peppers|sweet peppers]] of any colour, deseeded and chopped
| 2 [[Sweet peppers|sweet peppers]] of any colour, deseeded and chopped
| 2 [[Tomatoes|tomatoes]], chopped
| 2 [[Tomatoes|tomatoes]], chopped
| 1 large can (400g to 450g) of tinned [[Ackee|ackee]]
| 1 400g can of tinned [[Ackee|ackee]]
| 1 sprig of [[Fresh thyme|fresh thyme]] or 1 level teaspoon of [[Dried thyme|dried thyme]]
| 1 sprig of [[Fresh thyme|fresh thyme]] or 1 level teaspoon of [[Dried thyme|dried thyme]]
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===Serving suggestions===
===Serving suggestions===
Serve with a [[Salad|salad]] or [[Rice and peas|rice and peas]] and plenty of [[Chilli sauce|chilli sauce]]
Serve with a [[Salad|salad]] or [[Rice and peas|rice and peas]] and plenty of [[Chilli sauce|chilli sauce]]
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Latest revision as of 09:56, 24 December 2021

Ackee and saltfish is Jamaica's national dish.

You will probably have to use canned ackee unless you are in the West Indies.

Salt fish is salt cod which needs to be soaked overnight and rinsed well to rehydrate and remove excess salt. Don't boil it an an attempt to rehydrate it. You'll end up with salty rubber!

Ackee and saltfish
Electus
Servings:Serves 4
Calories per serving:590
Ready in:1 day, 45 minutes
Prep. time:1 day
Cook time:45 minutes
Difficulty:Average difficulty
Recipe author:JuliaBalbilla
First published:1st May 2014

Best recipe review

Not for me

3.5/5

Not at all keen on this - might be ok with another fish, like basa? Paul R Smith

Ingredients

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Mise en place

  • Soak the saltfish (salt cod) overnight in plenty of fresh cold water, changing a few times if you are able. Rinse well.

Method

  1. Once the saltfish has been soaked for 24 hours and rinsed, simmer gently for 25 minutes and discard the water.
  2. Heat the oil in a frying pan or wok, add the black pepper and gently fry the onions and sweet peppers for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the crushed garlic and chopped chilli pepper and stir-fry for another few minutes
  4. Add the salt cod and fry for 5 minutes, allowing the flesh to break up a little
  5. Stir in the thyme, season to taste and serve.

Serving suggestions

Serve with a salad or rice and peas and plenty of chilli sauce

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