Saltfish and Ackee
“Discover the joy of making Saltfish and Ackee at home. This 35-minute jamaican recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.”
🤖 Why This Recipe Matches Your Mood
Discover the joy of making Saltfish and Ackee at home. This 35-minute jamaican recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
This Saltfish and Ackee is a beloved Jamaican dish that brings comfort and satisfaction to any meal. Its flavors have been refined over time to create the perfect balance that keeps people coming back for more.
Cooking is more than just preparing food—it's an act of love, creativity, and connection. This recipe embodies that spirit, offering you a chance to create something special in your own kitchen.
📋 Saltfish and Ackee
📝 Ingredients
- •450g Salt Cod
- •400g Ackee
- •1 chopped Onion
- •1 tsp Paprika
- •2 tsp Curry Powder
- •2 tsp Jerusalem Artichokes
- •1 tsp Hotsauce
- •1 sliced Red Pepper
- •1 sliced Yellow Pepper
- •200g Tomatoes
- •to taste Salt
- •to taste Pepper
- •250g Self-raising Flour
- •30g Suet
- •pinch Salt
- •for frying Olive Oil
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
For the saltfish, soak the salt cod overnight, changing the water a couple of times.
- 2
Drain, then put the cod in a large pan of fresh water and bring to the boil. Drain again, add fresh water and bring to the boil again.
- 3
Simmer for about five minutes, or until cooked through, then drain and flake the fish into large pieces. Discard any skin or bones.
- 4
For the dumplings, mix the flour and suet with a pinch of salt and 250ml/9fl oz water to make a dough.
- 5
Wrap the mixture in clingfilm and leave in the fridge to rest.
- 6
Open the can of ackee, drain and rinse, then set aside.
- 7
Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a pan and fry the onion until softened but not brown.
- 8
Add the spices, seasoning, pepper sauce and sliced peppers and continue to fry until the peppers are tender.
- 9
Add the chopped tomatoes, then the salt cod and mix together. Lastly stir in the ackee very gently and leave to simmer until ready to serve.
- 10
When you’re almost ready to eat, heat about 1cm/½in vegetable oil in a frying pan and heat until just smoking.
- 11
Shape the dumpling mix into plum-size balls and shallow-fry until golden-brown. (CAUTION: hot oil can be dangerous. Do not leave the pan unattended.)
- 12
Drain the dumplings on kitchen paper and serve with the saltfish and ackee.
💡 Why This Recipe?
Discover the joy of making Saltfish and Ackee at home. This 35-minute jamaican recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
⭐ Pro Tips
- 1Read the entire recipe before starting to avoid surprises
- 2Prep all ingredients before cooking (mise en place) for a smoother experience
- 3For best results, use fresh, high-quality Salt Cod
- 4Taste as you go and adjust seasonings to your preference
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