Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound salted codfish
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 bunch scallions, diced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
  • 1 sprig thyme
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 habanero pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 pound cooked ackee*
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • *Chef's Note: Ackee must be ripe, it is poisonous before it opens to its ripened stage.
  • Ackee can also be bought canned.
  • Soak salted codfish in water for 1 hour to release salt.
  • In a medium saucepot, with enough water to cover the salted codfish, boil for 15 minutes.
  • Strain, remove any bones, and let cool.
  • Set aside.
  • In a large pan with olive oil, saute onion, scallions, and garlic until onions are translucent.
  • Add salted codfish and saute for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Add thyme and peppers.
  • Then add ackee and saute for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Serve.