Ackee and Saltfish

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Ackee and Saltfish is a traditional Jamaican dish that is often considered the national dish of Jamaica. It is typically consumed for breakfast or brunch and is made with salted codfish, ackee fruit, onions, tomatoes, and various spices. The dish has a rich and savory flavor and is often served with boiled green bananas, dumplings, or fried plantains.

Recipe Type:
Standard

Prep Time:
20 mins

Cook Time:
30 mins

Total Time:
50 mins

Recipe Yield 17.65 oz
Number of Servings 4
Serving Size 4.41 oz

Ingredients

10.59 oz

salted codfish

14.12 oz

ackee fruit

3.53 oz

onion

7.06 oz

Tomato

0.35 oz

Scotch Bonnet Pepper

0.18 oz

Thyme

0.07 oz

Black pepper

0.18 oz

Salt

1.06 oz

vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Soak the salted codfish in water overnight to remove excess salt. Drain and rinse the codfish.

10 mins
Prep Time
0 mins
Cook Time
Boiling

Step 2

Boil the codfish in water for 10 minutes to soften it. Drain and set aside.

5 mins
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
Sautéing

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onions, tomatoes, scotch bonnet pepper, thyme, and black pepper. Sauté until the onions are translucent.

5 mins
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
Cooking

Step 4

Add the boiled codfish to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables. Cook for another 5 minutes.

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
Cooking

Step 5

Gently fold in the ackee fruit, taking care not to break it apart. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the ackee is heated through.

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time

Step 6

Remove from heat and serve hot with boiled green bananas, dumplings, or fried plantains.

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Nutrition Facts

Carbs (32%)
Protein (32%)
Fat (36%)

Fat:
10 g (90 kcal)

Protein:
20 g (80 kcal)

Carbohydrates:
20 g (80 kcal)

kcal
g
Calories 11.025 kcal 0.55%
Vitamin A 0.441 IU 0.05%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2205 g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0882 g 0.08%
Fat 0.441 g 0.32%
Carbohydrates 0.882 g 0.18%
Sodium 35.28 mg 7.06%
Fibers 0.2205 g 0.58%
Sugars 0.0882 g 0%
Protein 0.882 g 1.04%
Vitamin C 2.205 mg 2.45%
Calcium 0.441 mg 0.09%
Iron 0.6615 mg 0.13%
Potassium 22.05 mg 4.41%
Alcohol 0 g 0%
Cholesterol 2.205 mg 0%
Lactose 0 g 0%
Vitamin B6 0.441 mg 33.92%
Vitamin B12 0.882 mcg 36.75%
Vitamin E 0.3528 mg 2.35%
Zinc 0.6615 mg 0.13%
Selenium 1.1025 mcg 0.22%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%

Recipe Attributes

Seasonality Fall
Kitchen Tools Slow Cooker Blender Grill
Nutritional Content Low Calorie
Cuisines Italian American Middle Eastern
Diet Anti-Inflammatory Diet
Meal Type Lunch Snack Breakfast Brunch Dinner Supper
Events Picnic
Course Appetizers Main Dishes Salads Soups Sauces & Dressings
Cultural Chinese New Year Cinco de Mayo Diwali
Difficulty Level Medium

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