Ackee and Saltfish Pillows
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Heat coconut oil in a skillet.
- 2Add chopped onions to the skillet and sauté.
- 3Add diced tomatoes and scotch bonnet pepper to the skillet with the onions.
- 4Add shredded saltfish to the vegetables.
- 5Season with black pepper.
- 6Stir the saltfish and vegetables together.
- 7Add cooked ackee to the skillet.
- 8Season with more black pepper.
- 9Mix the ackee with the saltfish and vegetables.
- 10Add chopped green onions to the mixture.
- 11Stir the green onions into the ackee and saltfish mixture.
- 12Transfer the fully cooled ackee and saltfish filling into a bowl.
- 13Take one store-bought wonton wrapper.
- 14Moisten the edges of the wonton wrapper with a tiny bit of water.
- 15Place a spoonful of ackee and saltfish filling in the center of the wonton wrapper.
- 16Fold two opposite ends of the wrapper towards the center over the filling.
- 17Fold the other two opposite ends over to create a small envelope shape.
- 18Repeat for all wonton wrappers until all filling is used.
- 19Drop the filled wontons into very hot oil for a quick fry.
- 20Use a slotted spoon to turn them and remove them from the oil once golden brown.
- 21Place the fried wontons on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
- 22Garnish with microgreens.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
- Onion
- Tomato
- Scotch bonnet pepper
- Saltfish
- Black pepper
- Ackee
- Green onions
- Wonton wrappers
- Water
- Oil for frying
- Microgreens
Equipment
SkilletWooden spoonSmall bowlStrainerSlotted spoonWire rackPlate
Tips
- Make sure the ackee and saltfish filling is fully cooled down before wrapping.
- Fine dice all the veggies.
- Use a minimal amount of oil for cooking the ackee and saltfish.
- Make these appetizers ahead of time and freeze them, then cook right before guests arrive.
- Air fry them for a healthier version.
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