Ackee and saltfish is Jamaica’s national dish, and makes the perfect breakfast or brunch. The nutty taste of the lobes of ackee is complemented perfectly by the sharp salinity and firm texture of salt cod.

Preparation time 10m

Ingredients

For 4 Person(s)

Recipe

  • 1 teaspoon(s) Grace caribbean traditions black pepper
  • 1 small sweet pepper, julienne
  • 1 can(s) Grace ackee in brine, drained
  • 1 teaspoon(s) scotch bonnet pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon(s) Grace Vegetable Oil
  • 2 stalk(s) escallion, chopped
  • 1/2 pound(s) saltfish
  • 2 clove(s) garlic, chopped

Ackee and Saltfish Directions

  1. Put saltfish to soak in cold water for about 1 hour.
  2. Pour off water; add fresh water and cook until tender.
  3. De-bone and flake saltfish.
  4. Heat Grace Vegetable Oil and saute onion; garlic; escallion; tomato; scotch bonnet pepper and sweet pepper. Add flaked saltfish; Grace Ackee and Grace Caribbean Traditions Black Pepper.
  5. Toss lightly; cover and allow to stand over low heat for about 2 minutes…