This International main features Ackees, Salt fish, Fresh coconut oil, Ground black pepper, A scotch bonnet pepper. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Salt Fish & Ackee
Description
This International main features Ackees, Salt fish, Fresh coconut oil, Ground black pepper, A scotch bonnet pepper. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Remove the seeds and membranes from the ackees and
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boil for about 20 minutes in sufficient lightly salted boiling water to
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cover the ackees.
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Drain and set aside the ackees over hot water to keep warm.
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Wash the salt fish and then
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place in a saucepan with sufficient cold water to
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cover generously and
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boil for about 25 minutes or until the fish is tender.
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Pour of the water and
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remove the skin and bones from the fish and flake with a fork, after which
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set aside in the dish that you are going to
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serve in.
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Fry the diced pork until all the fat has been expressed and only the cripsy pork remains.
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Strain off the fat and set aside the pork.
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To the fat of the pork
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add the oil and with this
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fry the spring onion, tomatoes, onions and pepper for about 4 minutes.
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pour a small amount of fried seasoning over the flaked salt fish in the dish, turning it over with a fork.
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Add the ackee to the dish as a topping.
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Pour the rest of the fried seasoning over the ackees and then add the diced pork.
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Now lay the crispy fried strips of bacon on top and sprinkle with black pepper.
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Serve hot
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1236.9kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 89.9g139%
- Saturated Fat 40.4g202%
- Cholesterol 120.1mg41%
- Sodium 2638.3mg110%
- Total Carbohydrate 26.5g9%
- Dietary Fiber 6.0g24%
- Sugars 11.0g
- Protein 80.1g161%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.