Jamaican·non-vegetarian·medium

Saltfish and Ackee

Name: Saltfish and Ackee
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Jamaican
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

Hey there, folks! Today I'm gonna share with you my take on the classic Jamaican dish, Saltfish and Ackee. Trust me, it's gonna be a flavor explosion in your mouth! So, first things first, soak that salt cod overnight. I remember the first time I made this dish, I forgot to soak the cod and ended up with a salty mess - lesson learned the hard way! Don't be like me, make sure you soak it and change the water a couple of times. Now, here's a little secret tip from me to you: add a dash of nutmeg when simmering the cod for an extra layer of flavor. It's a game-changer, I promise! Once your cod is ready, flake it into big chunks and get ready to mix it with the ackee and all those delicious spices. Oh, and let me tell you, the aroma of curry powder and paprika filling your kitchen is pure bliss! Serve your Saltfish and Ackee with some fried Jerusalem artichokes on the side - it's a match made in culinary heaven. Enjoy this hearty dish and savor every bite, my friends!

50 min(prep 30 + cook 20)

4 servings

350 kcal

4.6

Ingredients

Salt Cod450g
Ackee400g
Onion1 chopped
Paprika1 tsp
Curry Powder2 tsp
Jerusalem Artichokes2 tsp
Hotsauce1 tsp
Red Pepper1 sliced
Yellow Pepper1 sliced
Tomatoes200g
Saltto taste
Pepperto taste
Self-raising Flour250g
Suet30g
Saltpinch
Olive Oilfor frying

Nutrition

350 kcalper serving

Protein25g32%

Carbs30g38%

Fat15g19%

Fiber5g6%

Sugar3g4%

Directions

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.

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