Ackee and Saltfish Recipe

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Ackee and Saltfish
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  1. Wash off all the salt from the salted cod fish in cold water, and then soak as follows: Soak for 1 hour in hot water, and then drain and replace with a new batch of hot water for another hour. The fish will be soaked for a total of 2 hours.
  2. Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat and then add the chopped garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the sprig of thyme and cook for 30 seconds. Add the onions, scallions, bell peppers, and Scotch bonnet pepper and cook for 5 minutes. Stir the entire mix as needed. Add the prepared cod fish to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring as needed. Add the ackee to the skillet and simmer for another 2 minutes. Stir in the black pepper and turn off the stove. Garnish the cooked meal with the paprika.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 352.53 Kcal (1476 kJ)
Calories from fat 261.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29g 45%
Cholesterol 38.41mg 13%
Sodium 3735.13mg 156%
Potassium 206.53mg 4%
Total Carbs 10.03g 3%
Sugars 4.58g 18%
Dietary Fiber 2.69g 11%
Protein 3.86g 8%
Vitamin C 55mg 92%
Vitamin A 1.2mg 40%
Iron 20.5mg 114%
Calcium 114.7mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 156.94 Kcal (657 kJ)
Calories from fat 116.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.91g 45%
Cholesterol 17.1mg 13%
Sodium 1662.78mg 156%
Potassium 91.94mg 4%
Total Carbs 4.47g 3%
Sugars 2.04g 18%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g 11%
Protein 1.72g 8%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 92%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 40%
Iron 9.1mg 114%
Calcium 51mg 11%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.9
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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