Jamaican Ackee & Saltfish

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Jamaican Ackee & Saltfish

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Author: April Jackson

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 40 MinTotal time: 50 Min

Jamaica's national dish is a unique blend of subtle flavours that come together to make a plate filled with nostalgia.

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Ingredients

• 225g saltfish
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1/4 white oniony
• 60g cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 red bell pepper
• 1/2 scotch bonnet
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 spring onon
• 1 can ackee
• 6 thyme sprigs
• salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

1. Rinse saltfish thoroughly and boil until edible (about 25-30 minutes)
2. Flake the saltfish and set aside
3. Sauté onions, bell peppers, chilli, garlic, tomatoes, scallions and thyme until aromatic
4. Add saltfish to the pan, once cooked gently fold in ackee to preserve the texture.
5. Serve with bammy and plantain, or breadfruit and avocado