Ackee and Saltfish

Ingredients

• •1 can Ackee (canned)
• •1/2 lb Saltfish
• •1 large Onions
• •2 medium Tomatoes
• •1 whole Scotch Bonnet
• •3 stalks Scallions
• •2 sprigs Thyme
• •1/2 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak saltfish 2 hours, boil 20 mins to desalt. Flake, remove bones.

2. 2

   Sauté onions in oil until soft. Add tomatoes, pepper, thyme.

3. 3

   Add flaked saltfish. Sauté 5 mins.

4. 4

   Gently add ackee. Fold in - don't stir vigorously.

5. 5

   Cook 5 mins. Add scallions. Serve with breadfruit or dumplings.

Tips

• 💡Never use unripe ackee - toxic.
• 💡Drain ackee well before adding.
• 💡Handle ackee gently to preserve texture.