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Ackee and Saltfish
A classic Jamaican dish, crispy and satisfying, made with ackee and salted fish.
📷 gailf548 from New York State, USA — CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
⏱️ 20 min prep + 30 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 200g of ackee (opened)
- 200g of saltimbocca (salted fish fillets)
- 2 onions
- 1 garlic clove
- 200ml of olive oil
- 100g of potatoes
- 100g of tomatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
Method
- In a pan, fry the saltimbocca fillets until golden brown.
- In a second pan, sauté the onions and garlic in olive oil.
- Add the cubed potatoes, tomatoes, and salt and pepper.
- Add the opened ackee and mix well.
- Cook on medium heat for 10-15 minutes, adding soy sauce.
- Serve hot, accompanied by a potato or rice side dish.
The story
Ackee and saltfish is a traditional Jamaican dish that originated during the exploration and colonization period, when sailors would carry salted fish on their voyages. Today, it is a culinary symbol of the island.
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