Ackee and saltfish

Make Ackee and saltfish at home

Ingredients

• 1 lb salted cod (saltfish)
• 1 can (19 oz) ackee, drained
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 scallion, sliced
• 1 sprig thyme
• 1/2 scotch bonnet pepper, minced
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• Black pepper

How it's made

1. Soak the saltfish overnight, or simmer in fresh water for 20 minutes, changing the water, to remove excess salt.
2. Flake the fish, discarding bones and skin.
3. Heat the oil and cook onion, scallion, thyme and peppers for 4 minutes.
4. Add the tomato and flaked fish and cook 3 minutes.
5. Fold in the ackee gently so it does not break apart.
6. Cook 5 minutes, season with black pepper and serve with dumplings or breadfruit.