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Linstead Market
Ackee & Saltfish

The Ackee, along with Saltfish (Codfish), is Jamaica’s National Dish. It is a delicious fruit enjoyed both as an exotic delicacy or as an entree and is a great meat substitute for vegetarians. When cooked, Ackee resembles scrambled eggs and has a somewhat similar taste.

DIFFICULTY: NOT TOO TRICKY

Method

  1. A day prior, place saltfish in cold water to soak overnight.
  2. After allowing to soak overnight, pour off water; add fresh water and cook until tender.
  3. De-bone and flake saltfish.
  4. Heat Vegetable oil and saute onion; garlic; escallion; tomato; scotch bonnet pepper and red capsicum. Add flaked saltfish; Linstead Market Ackee and cracked black pepper
  5. Toss lightly; cover and allow to stand over low heat for about 2 minutes

Instructions

  1. A day before, Put saltfish to soak in cold water overnight
  2. The next day, Pour off water; add fresh water and cook until tender
  3. De-bone and flake saltfish.
  4. Heat Vegetable Oil and saute onion; garlic; escallion; tomato; scotch bonnet pepper and red capsicum. Add flaked saltfish; Linstead Market Ackee and cracked black pepper
  5. Toss lightly; cover and allow to stand over low heat for about 2 minute

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