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ACKEE & SALT FISH



Ackee & Saltfish, Jamaicas national Dish



Ackee. Jamaicas national fruit

What Is Ackee?

Not only is ackee part of Jamaica’s national dish, but it is considered Jamaica’s national fruit. Grown on an evergreen tree, this bright red fruit ripens to break open, revealing an edible yellow-white flesh and black seeds. This edible flesh is called the aril.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 lb Saltfish (dried, salted codfish)
• 12 fresh ackees or 1 (drained) can of tinned ackees
• 1 medium onion
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp of butter
• 1/2 a hot chilli pepper (ideally Scotch Bonnet)
• 1 sweet pepper
• 1 chopped tomato
• 1 sprig fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cover the saltfish in cold water. Let soak overnight (minimum 8 hours) changing the water several times (this removes most of the salt).
2. Bring a pan of cold water to the boil and gently simmer the fish for 20 minutes (until the fish is tender).
3. Chop the onion, sweet pepper, chilli pepper and tomato.
4. Remove the fish from water and allow to cool.
5. Remove all of bones and skin then flake the flesh of the fish.
6. Melt the butter in a frying pan and stir fry the onion, black pepper, sweet pepper, chilli and thyme for about 3 minutes.
7. Add the tomatoes and flaked fish and stir-fry for another 10 minutes.
8. Add the Ackee and cook until hot throughout. Stir gently to avoid breaking-up the Ackee. Thats it! Serve it up and enjoy!

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You will be happy to know that you can get Ackee and saltfish anywhere on Jamaica or in the Caribbean. Keep an eye out for this fantastic dish when you come and stay with Jamaican Treasures, will will be happy to point you to the best places to eat.


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