Ackee & Saltfish Seasoned Rice

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Slice the onions.
  2. 2Chop the spring onions.
  3. 3Dice the pumpkin.
  4. 4Boil the saltfish in cold water, bring to a boil, drain, and repeat if needed to remove excess salt, then flake and set aside.
  5. 5Pour rice into a metal bowl.
  6. 6Wash the rice with water until the water is clear.
  7. 7Place a pot on the stove.
  8. 8Sauté both onions, spring onion, thyme, and scotch bonnet in a little oil.
  9. 9Add the diced pumpkin and let it soften slightly.
  10. 10Add the flaked saltfish and stir.
  11. 11Pour in the coconut milk.
  12. 12Season with all-purpose seasoning, ground pimento, and hot curry powder.
  13. 13Stir the ingredients together.
  14. 14Add the washed rice, stir once, then cover and steam on low until almost cooked.
  15. 15Gently fold in the ackee and the flaked saltfish.
  16. 16Add a knob of butter.
  17. 17Cover and let it finish on low.
  18. 18Serve the Ackee & Saltfish Seasoned Rice in a bowl.
  19. 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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