Ackee and Salted Codfish (Saltfish) Recipe

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Ackee and Salted Codfish (Saltfish)
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  1. *Chef's Note: Ackee must be ripe, it is poisonous before it opens to its ripened stage. Ackee can also be bought canned.
  2. Soak salted codfish in water for 1 hour to release salt. In a medium saucepot, with enough water to cover the salted codfish, boil for 15 minutes. Strain, remove any bones, and let cool. Set aside.
  3. In a large pan with olive oil, saute onion, scallions, and garlic until onions are translucent. Add salted codfish and saute for an additional 5 minutes. Add thyme and peppers. Then add ackee and saute for 3 to 5 minutes. Serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 234.99 Kcal (984 kJ)
Calories from fat 117.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.1g 20%
Cholesterol 98.43mg 33%
Sodium 3928.29mg 164%
Potassium 103.83mg 2%
Total Carbs 5.03g 2%
Sugars 4.7g 19%
Dietary Fiber 2.35g 9%
Protein 21.83g 44%
Vitamin C 61.4mg 102%
Vitamin A 1.5mg 49%
Iron 25.2mg 140%
Calcium 90.5mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 108.63 Kcal (455 kJ)
Calories from fat 54.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.06g 20%
Cholesterol 45.5mg 33%
Sodium 1815.92mg 164%
Potassium 48mg 2%
Total Carbs 2.32g 2%
Sugars 2.17g 19%
Dietary Fiber 1.09g 9%
Protein 10.09g 44%
Vitamin C 28.4mg 102%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 49%
Iron 11.7mg 140%
Calcium 41.8mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.3
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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