Ackee and Salted Codfish (Saltfish) |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1/2 pound salted codfish |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 small onion, diced |
1 bunch scallions, diced |
1 teaspoon garlic, chopped |
1 sprig thyme |
1 red bell pepper, diced |
1 green bell pepper, diced |
1 habanero pepper, chopped |
1/2 pound cooked ackee |
salt and freshly ground black pepper |
Directions:
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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