Ackee and Saltfish Pillows

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Heat coconut oil in a skillet.
  2. 2Add chopped onions to the skillet and sauté.
  3. 3Add diced tomatoes and scotch bonnet pepper to the skillet with the onions.
  4. 4Add shredded saltfish to the vegetables.
  5. 5Season with black pepper.
  6. 6Stir the saltfish and vegetables together.
  7. 7Add cooked ackee to the skillet.
  8. 8Season with more black pepper.
  9. 9Mix the ackee with the saltfish and vegetables.
  10. 10Add chopped green onions to the mixture.
  11. 11Stir the green onions into the ackee and saltfish mixture.
  12. 12Transfer the fully cooled ackee and saltfish filling into a bowl.
  13. 13Take one store-bought wonton wrapper.
  14. 14Moisten the edges of the wonton wrapper with a tiny bit of water.
  15. 15Place a spoonful of ackee and saltfish filling in the center of the wonton wrapper.
  16. 16Fold two opposite ends of the wrapper towards the center over the filling.
  17. 17Fold the other two opposite ends over to create a small envelope shape.
  18. 18Repeat for all wonton wrappers until all filling is used.
  19. 19Drop the filled wontons into very hot oil for a quick fry.
  20. 20Use a slotted spoon to turn them and remove them from the oil once golden brown.
  21. 21Place the fried wontons on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
  22. 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.