Ackee and saltfish is the national dish of Jamaica. The dish gained international recognition in 2011 when National Geographic, in its book – Food Journeys of a Lifetime – ranked it second among the best national dishes in the world. Jamaican Life and Travel lists Ackee and Saltfish among the 12 most popular Jamaican dishes.
- Prep: 8 minutes
- Cook: 2 minutes
- Serve: 4-6 persons
Ingredients: Ackee and Saltfish
Directions
- Soak saltfish in cold water for about 1 hour.
- Pour off water; add fresh water and cook until tender.
- De-bone and flake saltfish.
- Heat oil and saute onion; scallion; tomato; scotch bonnet pepper and bell pepper.
- Add flaked saltfish, ackee, and black pepper.
- Toss lightly; cover and allow to stand over low heat for about 2 minutes.
- Serves 4 to 5 persons. Enjoy.
Ackee and Saltfish Recipe
Ackee and saltfish is the national dish of Jamaica. The dish gained international recognition in 2011 when National Geographic, in its book - Food Journeys of a Lifetime – ranked it second among the best national dishes in the world.
Type: Side Dish
Cuisine: Jamaican
Keywords: ackee and saltfish
Recipe Yield: 4-6 servings
Preparation Time: PT0H8M
Cooking Time: PT0H2M
Total Time: PT0H10M
Recipe Ingredients:
- 1 can ackee (19oz/540g) in brine, drained
- ½ pound saltfish
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 1 small bell pepper, chopped or julienned
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon scotch bonnet pepper, chopped
- 1 tablespoon vegetable/olive oil
- 2 stalks scallion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Recipe Instructions: 1. Soak saltfish in cold water for about 1 hour. 2. Pour off water; add fresh water and cook until tender. 3. De-bone and flake saltfish. 4. Heat oil and saute onion; garlic; scallion; tomato; scotch bonnet pepper and bell pepper. Add flaked saltfish, ackee, and black pepper. 5. Toss lightly; cover and allow to stand over low heat for about 2 minutes. 6. Serves 4 to 5 persons.
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