Saltfish and Ackee with Fried Dumplings

Jamaica's national dish featuring flaked salt cod, ackee, and peppers served with golden-brown shallow-fried suet dumplings.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 630.1 kcals 2520.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 66.6 grams 266.2 grams
Fat 28.1 grams 112.4 grams
Protein 27.7 grams 110.8 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
Fruits
400
g
Ackee
canned, drained and rinsed
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
2
tsp
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
15
ml
100
ml
Vegetable Oil
for frying
Seafood
450
g
Salt Cod
soaked overnight and flaked
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
chopped
1
piece
Red Pepper
seeds removed and sliced
1
piece
Yellow Pepper
seeds removed and sliced
200
g
Tomatoes
chopped

Steps

  • Soak the salt cod overnight and change the water several times.
  • Boil the cod in fresh water twice, draining between each boil.
  • Simmer for five minutes until cooked then flake into large pieces, removing skin and bones.
  • Mix flour, suet, salt, and 250ml water into a dough.
  • Wrap the dough and rest it in the fridge.
  • Drain and rinse the canned ackee.
  • Sauté the chopped onion in olive oil until soft.
  • Fry the spices, pepper sauce, and sliced peppers until tender.
  • Stir in tomatoes, flaked fish, and finally the ackee, then simmer gently.
  • Heat 1cm of vegetable oil in a pan until just smoking.
  • Form dough into plum-sized balls and shallow-fry until golden.
  • Drain dumplings on paper and serve with the saltfish and ackee.