Best 4 Ackee And Salted Codfish Saltfish Recipes

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Ackee and salted codfish is a classic Jamaican breakfast dish. It is a combination of ackee fruit, salted codfish, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and spices. The ackee fruit is a national fruit of Jamaica with a creamy texture and a nutty flavor when cooked. Salted codfish is a type of preserved cod that has been soaked in salt to remove excess moisture. Ackee and salted codfish is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ACKEE AND SALTFISH RECIPE



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Ackee and saltfish is Jamaica's national dish, and makes the perfect breakfast or brunch.

Provided by Michelle and Suzanne Rousseau

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch

Time 2h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces (225g) salt cod
2 tablespoons (30ml) neutral oil, such as canola or vegetable
2 tablespoons (1 ounce; 28g) diced yellow onion, from 1/4 onion
2 heaping tablespoons (1 ounce; 28g) diced bell pepper, from 1/2 bell pepper
1/2 Scotch bonnet chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small tomato (about 2 ounces; 56g), cored and diced
1 scallion (10g), thinly sliced
2 tablespoons (3g) fresh thyme leaves and tender stems, chopped
One 18-20-ounce can ackee
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Sliced avocado, for serving

Steps:

  • Rinse salt cod under cold running water until any salt on its surface is washed away. Transfer to a medium bowl and cover with fresh water. Soak at room temperature for 1 hour, or cover and refrigerate overnight. Drain salt cod, discard soaking water, transfer fish to a small saucepan, and cover with fresh water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook until fish flakes easily when prodded with a fork, about 40 minutes. Taste, and if the cod is still too salty-it should have a similar salinity to bacon-drain and discard cooking water, return fish to saucepan, cover with a fresh change of water, and boil for an additional 20 minutes. Once the salt cod is cooked and seasoned to your liking, drain, and flake fish into 1/2- to 1-inch pieces, discarding any bones and silvery membranes. Set aside.
  • In a 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add onion, bell pepper, Scotch bonnet, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the flaked salt cod and cook, stirring occasionally, until fish is heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Add tomato, scallion, and thyme, stir to combine, and cook until vegetables are tender and mixture is aromatic, about 5 minutes.
  • Add ackee, stir gently to incorporate, taking care not to over-mix which can cause the ackee to become mushy, and cook until ackee is heated through, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately with sliced avocado alongside.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fiber 10 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 338 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 46 g, ServingSize Serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

ACKEE AND SALTFISH



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Provided by Food Network

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 to 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound boneless salted codfish
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 sprig fresh thyme
2 onions, sliced
4 scallions, chopped
1 cup sliced assorted bell peppers (red, green, yellow, orange)
1/4 Scotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped with seeds removed
1 (20-ounce) can ackee, drained
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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 codfish 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.

ACKEE & SALTFISH



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Cook a traditional Jamaican dish, ackee and salted cod, for a hearty brunch. With peppers, tomato and garlic alongside the ackee fruit, it's full of flavour

Provided by Craig & Shaun McAnuff

Categories     Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

600g boneless salted cod
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 spring onions, thinly sliced
1 scotch bonnet pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp ground pimento (allspice)
½ red pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
½ green pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
1 large tomato, chopped
2 x 540g cans ackee, drained

Steps:

  • Put the salt cold in your pot and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil, then boil for 5 minutes, drain and add fresh cold water to cover.
  • Repeat this process until you're happy with the saltiness when tasted; we recommend to boil the fish three times in total for a perfect balance of salt in the fish. Drain and leave to cool. Use a fork to shred the salted cod into pieces and set aside.
  • Now you'll need a large frying pan. Pour the vegetable oil into the frying pan and place over a high heat. Once the oil is sizzling hot, turn the heat down to low-medium. Add the onion, garlic, spring onions and scotch bonnet, then cook until soft, for around 5-7 minutes.
  • Add the salted cod, dash in some black pepper, thyme and pimento, then mix it together and cook down for around 3 minutes.
  • Next, add in the red and green bell peppers, along with your tomato. Mix together and cook down for 2-3 minutes. These ingredients help to bring a heat balance, so it's not too spicy.
  • Now you'll need to add in your ackee and dash in a little more black pepper. Fold in the ackee; the ackee is soft so it's important to fold it in very gently - nobody likes mushy ackee.
  • Once folded in, simmer for 3-5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 53 grams protein, Sodium 2.19 milligram of sodium

ACKEE AND SALTFISH WITH BAMMY AS MADE BY KARAMO AND JASON BROWN RECIPE BY TASTY



Ackee And Saltfish With Bammy As Made By Karamo And Jason Brown Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: cassava, kosher salt, coconut milk, canola oil, boneless saltfish, cold water, water, canola oil, large yellow onion, medium red bell pepper, medium green bell pepper, medium tomato, garlic, scotch bonnet pepper, fresh thyme leaf, black pepper, kosher salt, ackee, scallions

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 lb cassava, peeled and grate
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 can coconut milk
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
½ lb boneless saltfish, salted codfish
12 cups cold water, divided
8 cups water, divided
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 large yellow onion, sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
1 medium tomato, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaf
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 can ackee, drained and rinsed
2 scallions, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Make the bammy: Add the cassava to a food processor and pulse until finely shredded. Transfer to a clean towel and squeeze to extract excess liquid until the cassava is fully dry.
  • Transfer to a medium bowl and break up the cassava. Sprinkle in the salt and stir to distribute.
  • Heat an 8-inch (20 cm) skillet over medium-low heat. Carefully pour half of the cassava into the pan. Use a silicone spatula to pat the cassava into a disc. Cook the bammy for about 6-8 minutes on each side, until light golden brown..
  • Transfer the bammy to a shallow dish filled with the coconut milk and let soak for 1 minute. Do not let soak too long, or the bammy will fall apart.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of canola oil to the skillet and carefully transfer the bammy back to the pan. Fry for another 5 minutes on each side, until light golden brown. Repeat with the remaining cassava. Set aside.
  • Make the ackee and saltfish: Rinse the salted cod in a bowl with 4 cups (960 ml) of cold water. Drain and repeat twice more.
  • Add the rinsed cod to a small saucepan with 4 cups (960 ml) of water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes. Drain and repeat once more.
  • Transfer the fish to a medium bowl. Use 2 forks or your hands to flake the fish into chunks. Set aside.
  • Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once shimmering, add the onion, red and green bell pepper, tomato, garlic, scotch bonnet, thyme, pepper, and salt. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, until slightly softened.
  • Add the ackee, flaked saltfish, and scallions and carefully fold in to the vegetables. Sauté for 4-5 minutes more, until warmed through. Season to taste with more salt if needed.
  • Slice the warm bammies into quarters, then serve with the ackee and saltfish.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 658 calories, Carbohydrate 69 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 6 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Codfish: Opt for high-quality salted codfish that has a firm texture and a mild, almost sweet flavor. Avoid pieces that are too dry or have a strong odor.
  • Soak the Codfish Properly: Soaking the codfish is crucial to remove excess salt and rehydrate it. Soak the codfish in cold water for at least 12 hours, changing the water every 4-6 hours. If you're short on time, you can use the quick-soak method: place the codfish in a large pot of cold water and bring it to a boil. Remove the pot from the heat and let the codfish soak for 1 hour.
  • Desalt the Codfish: After soaking, taste a small piece of the codfish. If it's still too salty, continue soaking it for a few more hours or boil it for 5-7 minutes, then drain and rinse it.
  • Handle the Ackee Fruit Carefully: Ackee fruit can be toxic if not handled properly. Purchase canned ackee that is labeled "safe for consumption" or use fresh ackee fruits that have been properly prepared (seeds and arils removed).
  • Use Fresh Vegetables: Use fresh, crisp vegetables for the best flavor and texture. Bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions are classic choices, but you can also add carrots, celery, or any other vegetables you like.
  • Season to Taste: Don't be afraid to adjust the seasonings to your preference. Add more salt, pepper, or herbs as needed.

Conclusion:

Ackee and salted codfish is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With its unique flavor and texture, it's a popular dish in many Caribbean countries. By following these tips and recipes, you can easily prepare this tasty dish at home and impress your family and friends with your culinary skills.

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