Ackee and Saltfish

A classic Jamaican dish featuring sautéed salt cod, ackee, and peppers served alongside wilted callaloo with a spicy finish.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 621.5 kcals 2486.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 16.5 grams 65.8 grams
Fat 48.6 grams 194.2 grams
Protein 29.7 grams 118.8 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
1
unit
Jamaican Sauce
ready-made hot sauce to serve
Dairy
100
g
Butter
for callaloo
Fruits
450
g
Ackee
canned, drained
NutsSeeds
1
tbsp
Thyme
fresh leaves
1
pinch
Black Pepper
to taste
1
tsp
Nutmeg
freshly grated
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
OilsFats
30
ml
Oil
for frying
Seafood
450
g
Salt Cod
soaked in water overnight, water changed several times
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
finely chopped
1
piece
Red Pepper
seeds removed, chopped
1
piece
Green Pepper
seeds removed, chopped
1
piece
Scotch Bonnet Chilli
seeds removed, chopped
400
g
Callaloo
substitute with fresh spinach if unavailable
3
piece
Tomatoes
roughly chopped for garnish

Steps

  • Heat the oil in a large frying pan and sauté onion and peppers for 5 minutes until softened.
  • Add the scotch bonnet chilli and stir thoroughly.
  • Drain the soaked salt cod, rinse with fresh water, and pat dry.
  • Add the cod to the pan and break it up with a wooden spoon.
  • Add the ackee and fry for 6 minutes until everything is cooked through.
  • Stir in the thyme and black pepper to taste.
  • Melt butter in a separate pan and cook 400g of callaloo until wilted.
  • Season the callaloo with nutmeg, salt, and black pepper.
  • Place the cod and ackee mixture in the centre of a serving dish.
  • Arrange callaloo around the mixture and garnish with chopped tomatoes and hot sauce.