Ackee and Saltfish

Ingredients

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• 8 oz / 225 g salted cod, soaked and flaked
• 2 cans (19 oz / 540 g total) ackee, drained if canned
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 2 scallions, sliced
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons neutral oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon lime juice

Let’s make it

1. If using salted cod, soak in cold water 1–2 hours, changing the water once; drain, cover with fresh water, and simmer 10 minutes. Drain, cool, and flake, removing bones and skin.
2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, and tomato for 4 minutes until softened.
3. Add flaked cod, thyme, black pepper, and water. Cook 3 minutes, stirring gently.
4. Fold in ackee and scallions. Heat 2–3 minutes without breaking up the ackee too much. Finish with lime juice and serve warm.