Ackee and Saltfish – A Jamaican Delicacy

Ackee and Saltfish is a traditional Jamaican dish with roots in West Africa. This dish was introduced to Jamaica during the slave trade era and has since become a staple in Jamaican cuisine. Ackee and Saltfish is typically eaten for breakfast, but can be enjoyed any time of the day.

Here's a classic recipe for Ackee and Saltfish that serves 4-6 people:

Ingredients:
- 500g salted codfish
- 2 cans of ackee (drained and rinsed)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 1/2 bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 1 tomato (chopped)
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- Scotch bonnet pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Soak the salted codfish in water for at least 2 hours to remove excess salt. Drain and rinse the fish.
2. In a pot, boil the codfish for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
3. In a frying pan, heat the cooking oil over medium heat.
4. Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic, and tomato to the frying pan and sauté for 5 minutes.
5. Add the boiled codfish to the frying pan and sauté for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Add the ackee to the frying pan and gently mix with the codfish mixture. Be careful not to break up the ackee.
7. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
8. If you like spicy food, you can add a chopped Scotch bonnet pepper to the frying pan.

Main ingredients for Ackee and Saltfish are salted codfish and ackee fruit. While these ingredients may be found in some specialty stores in Bangkok, certain unique and exotic Jamaican spices and seasonings may be difficult to find.

However, fret not! You can come to Frying Pan Jerk Grill, located on Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok, to enjoy an authentic Jamaican dish of Ackee and Saltfish cooked by our experienced Jamaican chefs. We import our ingredients directly from Jamaica to ensure the authenticity of our dishes. Don't miss out on this delicious and unique Jamaican delicacy!