breakfastJamaican

Ackee And Saltfish

Name: Ackee And Saltfish
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Jamaican
Ingredients: 540 g Tinned ackee (drained); 300 g Salt cod (soaked overnight); 1 piece Onion; 1 piece Sweet pepper; 2 pieces Tomato; 3 pieces Spring onion; 4 sprigs Thyme; 1 piece Scotch bonnet (whole, uncut); 3 tbsp Neutral oil; To taste Black pepper

Ackee And Saltfish is a classic Jamaican breakfast that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Tinned ackee (drained), Salt cod (soaked overnight), Onion, Sweet pepper, Tomato, Spring onion, Thyme, Scotch bonnet (whole, uncut) and Neutral oil, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic Jamaican cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge.

Difficulty: easyPrep: 20 minCook: 25 minServes 4

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Ingredients

Tinned ackee (drained)540 g
Salt cod (soaked overnight)300 g
Onion1 piece
Sweet pepper1 piece
Tomato2 pieces
Spring onion3 pieces
Thyme4 sprigs
Scotch bonnet (whole, uncut)1 piece
Neutral oil3 tbsp
Black pepperTo taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

5 steps

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Step 1♨️ Boil

Boil the soaked cod for twenty minutes, drain, cool it and flake it, discarding skin and bones.

Step 2🍳 Fry

Fry the onion and pepper in the oil for eight minutes, add the thyme and the whole scotch bonnet: uncut, it gives aroma without heat.

Step 3

Add the cod and tomatoes and cook through for five minutes.

Step 4

Tip in the ackee, add black pepper and warm it two minutes, swirling the pan only. No spatula.

Step 5✨ Serve

Lift out the chilli and serve with fried plantain, bread or boiled ground provisions.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Ackee And Saltfish carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

If you need to accommodate dietary restrictions, tinned ackee (drained) can be substituted with an equivalent volume of seasonal vegetables, legumes, or a protein alternative of your preference.

Chef Technique Tips

Season in stages rather than all at once at the end. Salting components as they cook draws out excess moisture, intensifies natural sugars, and builds harmonious depth of flavor throughout the dish.

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