Ackee & Saltfish Seasoned Rice
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Slice the onions.
- 2Chop the spring onions.
- 3Dice the pumpkin.
- 4Boil the saltfish in cold water, bring to a boil, drain, and repeat if needed to remove excess salt, then flake and set aside.
- 5Pour rice into a metal bowl.
- 6Wash the rice with water until the water is clear.
- 7Place a pot on the stove.
- 8Sauté both onions, spring onion, thyme, and scotch bonnet in a little oil.
- 9Add the diced pumpkin and let it soften slightly.
- 10Add the flaked saltfish and stir.
- 11Pour in the coconut milk.
- 12Season with all-purpose seasoning, ground pimento, and hot curry powder.
- 13Stir the ingredients together.
- 14Add the washed rice, stir once, then cover and steam on low until almost cooked.
- 15Gently fold in the ackee and the flaked saltfish.
- 16Add a knob of butter.
- 17Cover and let it finish on low.
- 18Serve the Ackee & Saltfish Seasoned Rice in a bowl.
- 19Garnish with fresh spring onions.
Ingredients
- 1 tin ackee
- Saltfish
- 2 small onions
- 2 spring onions
- small piece pumpkin
- 1 sprig thyme
- 1 scotch bonnet
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tin coconut milk
- Rice
- Butter
- Oil
- All-purpose seasoning
- Ground pimento
- Hot curry powder
- Black pepper
Equipment
cutting boardknifepotmetal bowlspoontongsserving bowl
Tips
- Boil the saltfish in cold water, bring to a boil, drain, and repeat if needed to remove excess salt.
- Let the diced pumpkin soften slightly to build flavor and color into the rice.
- Do not over-stir after adding ackee to keep it whole.
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