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Jamaican Ackee and Saltfish (Jamaica’s National Dish)

<a href&equals;"&num;zrdn-recipe-container" class&equals;"zrdn-recipe-quick-link">Jump to recipe<&sol;a>&NewLine;<p><strong>Jamaican Ackee and Saltfish<&sol;strong> is a beloved national dish that showcases the vibrant flavors and culinary traditions of Jamaica&period; It is typically enjoyed as a hearty breakfast or brunch&comma; though it can be served at any time of day&period; The dish features salted cod &lpar;saltfish&rpar; that has been soaked&comma; boiled&comma; and flaked to remove excess salt&comma; then sautéed with a colorful medley of sautéed onions&comma; bell peppers&comma; garlic&comma; scallions&comma; and aromatic thyme&period; Gently folded in at the end is the tender&comma; yellow ackee—Jamaica’s native fruit—whose creamy&comma; scrambled egg-like texture provides a rich&comma; buttery contrast to the saltiness of the fish&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>The addition of Scotch bonnet peppers lends a distinctive spicy heat that balances the dish’s savory elements&comma; while a splash of lime or lemon juice adds brightness&period; Traditionally served with sides such as fried dumplings&comma; boiled green bananas&comma; yam&comma; or festival &lpar;sweet fried dough&rpar;&comma; Ackee and Saltfish is a quintessential representation of Jamaica’s flavorful and diverse Caribbean cuisine&period; Its unique combination of textures and flavors reflects the island’s history and cultural influences&comma; making it a treasured dish enjoyed by locals and visitors alike&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<style>&NewLine; &num;zrdn-recipe-container &lbrace;background-color&colon;&num;ffffff&semi;&rcub;&num;zrdn-recipe-container &lbrace;border-color&colon;&num;000000&semi;&rcub;&num;zrdn-recipe-container&comma; &num;zrdn-recipe-container h2&comma; &num;zrdn-recipe-container h3&comma; &num;zrdn-recipe-container h4 &lbrace;color&colon;&num;000000&semi;&rcub; &num;zrdn-recipe-container ol&period;zrdn-bordered li&colon;before&comma;&NewLine; &num;zrdn-recipe-container ul&period;zrdn-bordered li&colon;before&lbrace;&NewLine; 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<li>Rinse the salted cod thoroughly under cold running water to remove excess salt&period; <&sol;li>&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab; <li>Place the saltfish in a bowl&comma; cover with cold water&comma; and soak for at least 8-10 hours&comma; changing the water a couple of times&period; Alternatively&comma; quick-soak in boiling water for 15 minutes&comma; then drain&period; <&sol;li>&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab; <li>Flake the saltfish into small pieces&comma; removing any bones and skin&period; <&sol;li>&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;<&sol;ul> <h4 class&equals;"zrdn-subtitle"> Cook the Saltfish&colon; <&sol;h4>&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;<ul class&equals;"zrdn-list zrdn-instructions-list zrdn-bordered zrdn-square zrdn-bullets"">&Tab;&Tab;&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab; <li>In a pot&comma; add the flaked saltfish and cover with fresh water&period; Bring to a boil and cook for about 10 minutes to further reduce saltiness&period; Drain well&period; <&sol;li>&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;<&sol;ul> <h4 class&equals;"zrdn-subtitle"> Prepare the Ackee&colon; <&sol;h4>&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;<ul class&equals;"zrdn-list zrdn-instructions-list zrdn-bordered zrdn-square zrdn-bullets"">&Tab;&Tab;&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab; <li>If using canned ackee&comma; drain thoroughly and set aside&period; <&sol;li>&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab; <li>If using fresh ackee&comma; boil until tender &lpar;about 10-15 minutes&rpar;&comma; then drain carefully to avoid breaking apart&period; <&sol;li>&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;<&sol;ul> <h4 class&equals;"zrdn-subtitle"> Cook the Dish&colon; <&sol;h4>&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;<ul class&equals;"zrdn-list zrdn-instructions-list zrdn-bordered zrdn-square zrdn-bullets"">&Tab;&Tab;&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab; <li>Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat&period; <&sol;li>&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab; <li>Add sliced onions&comma; garlic&comma; bell peppers&comma; scallions&comma; and thyme&period; Sauté until fragrant and vegetables are tender&comma; about 3-5 minutes&period; <&sol;li>&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab; <li>Add the cooked saltfish and stir well&period; Cook for another 2-3 minutes&period; <&sol;li>&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab; <li>Gently fold in the ackee and chopped Scotch bonnet peppers &lpar;if using&rpar;&period; Be careful not to mash the ackee&period; <&sol;li>&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab; <li>Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes&comma; allowing flavors to meld&period; <&sol;li>&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab; <li>Season with black pepper and a splash of lime or lemon juice for brightness&period; <&sol;li>&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;<&sol;ul> <h4 class&equals;"zrdn-subtitle"> Serve&colon; <&sol;h4>&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;<ul class&equals;"zrdn-list zrdn-instructions-list zrdn-bordered zrdn-square zrdn-bullets"">&Tab;&Tab;&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab; <li>Traditionally served with fried dumplings&comma; boiled green bananas&comma; or yam&period; <&sol;li>&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;<&sol;ul> <h4 class&equals;"zrdn-subtitle"> Tips&colon; <&sol;h4>&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&Tab;<ul class&equals;"zrdn-list zrdn-instructions-list zrdn-bordered zrdn-square zrdn-bullets"">&Tab;&Tab;&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab; <li>Adjust the saltiness by soaking the saltfish longer if needed&period; <&sol;li>&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab; <li>Be gentle when mixing in the ackee to keep its soft&comma; fluffy texture&period; <&sol;li>&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab; <li>Enjoy your authentic Jamaican Ackee and Saltfish—a flavorful&comma; hearty dish celebrating Jamaica’s rich culinary heritage&excl;<&sol;li>&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;<&sol;ul><&sol;div>&NewLine;<div class&equals;"zrdn-block-wrap zrdn-nutrition&lowbar;label" ><div id&equals;"zrdn-nutrition-label" class&equals;"nutrition&lowbar;block">&NewLine;&Tab;<div class&equals;"nutrition-container 0">&NewLine;&Tab;&Tab;<section class&equals;"nutrition-facts">&NewLine; <div>&NewLine; <header class&equals;"nutrition-facts&lowbar;&lowbar;header">&NewLine; <h4 class&equals;"nutrition-facts&lowbar;&lowbar;title">Nutrition Facts<&sol;h4>&NewLine; 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&lbrace;"&commat;context"&colon;"http&colon;&bsol;&sol;&bsol;&sol;schema&period;org"&comma;"&commat;type"&colon;"Recipe"&comma;"description"&colon;"Jamaican Ackee and Saltfish &lpar;Jamaica's National Dish&rpar;"&comma;"recipeIngredient"&colon;&lbrack;"1&bsol;&sol;2 lb &lpar;225 g&rpar; salted cod &lpar;saltfish&rpar;&bsol;r"&comma;"1 can &lpar;15 oz&rpar; ackee &lpar;drained&rpar;&bsol;r"&comma;"1 medium onion&comma; sliced&bsol;r"&comma;"2-3 cloves garlic&comma; minced&bsol;r"&comma;"1 bell pepper &lpar;preferably red or green&rpar;&comma; sliced&bsol;r"&comma;"2-3 sprigs thyme &lpar;or 1 tsp dried thyme&rpar;&bsol;r"&comma;"2-3 scallions &lpar;green onions&rpar;&comma; sliced&bsol;r"&comma;"1-2 Scotch bonnet peppers&comma; deseeded and chopped &lpar;optional&comma; for heat&rpar;&bsol;r"&comma;"2 tablespoons vegetable oil&bsol;r"&comma;"Black pepper to taste&bsol;r"&comma;"Fresh lime or lemon juice &lpar;optional&comma; for flavor&rpar;"&rsqb;&comma;"name"&colon;"Jamaican Ackee and Saltfish &lpar;Jamaica's National Dish&rpar;"&comma;"recipeCategory"&colon;"Recipice"&comma;"recipeCuisine"&colon;"Jamacaican"&comma;"nutrition"&colon;&lbrace;"&commat;type"&colon;"NutritionInformation"&comma;"calories"&colon;"260 kcal"&comma;"fatContent"&colon;"9 g"&comma;"transFatContent"&colon;"0 g"&comma;"cholesterolContent"&colon;"86 mg"&comma;"carbohydrateContent"&colon;"8 g"&comma;"proteinContent"&colon;"37 g"&comma;"fiberContent"&colon;"2 g"&comma;"saturatedFatContent"&colon;"1 g"&comma;"sodiumContent"&colon;"3&comma;991 mg"&rcub;&comma;"cookTime"&colon;"PT0H30M"&comma;"prepTime"&colon;"PT0H15M"&comma;"recipeInstructions"&colon;&lbrack;" Prepare the Saltfish&colon;&bsol;r"&comma;"Rinse the salted cod thoroughly under cold running water to remove excess salt&period;&bsol;r"&comma;"Place the saltfish in a bowl&comma; cover with cold water&comma; and soak for at least 8-10 hours&comma; changing the water a couple of times&period; Alternatively&comma; quick-soak in boiling water for 15 minutes&comma; then drain&period;&bsol;r"&comma;"Flake the saltfish into small pieces&comma; removing any bones and skin&period;&bsol;r"&comma;"Cook the Saltfish&colon;&bsol;r"&comma;"In a pot&comma; add the flaked saltfish and cover with fresh water&period; Bring to a boil and cook for about 10 minutes to further reduce saltiness&period; Drain well&period;&bsol;r"&comma;"Prepare the Ackee&colon;&bsol;r"&comma;"If using canned ackee&comma; drain thoroughly and set aside&period;&bsol;r"&comma;"If using fresh ackee&comma; boil until tender &lpar;about 10-15 minutes&rpar;&comma; then drain carefully to avoid breaking apart&period;&bsol;r"&comma;"Cook the Dish&colon;&bsol;r"&comma;"Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat&period;&bsol;r"&comma;"Add sliced onions&comma; garlic&comma; bell peppers&comma; scallions&comma; and thyme&period; Saut&bsol;u00e9 until fragrant and vegetables are tender&comma; about 3-5 minutes&period;&bsol;r"&comma;"Add the cooked saltfish and stir well&period; Cook for another 2-3 minutes&period;&bsol;r"&comma;"Gently fold in the ackee and chopped Scotch bonnet peppers &lpar;if using&rpar;&period; Be careful not to mash the ackee&period;&bsol;r"&comma;"Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes&comma; allowing flavors to meld&period;&bsol;r"&comma;"Season with black pepper and a splash of lime or lemon juice for brightness&period;&bsol;r"&comma;" Serve&colon;&bsol;r"&comma;"Traditionally served with fried dumplings&comma; boiled green bananas&comma; or yam&period;&bsol;r"&comma;"Tips&colon;&bsol;r"&comma;"Adjust the saltiness by soaking the saltfish longer if needed&period;&bsol;r"&comma;"Be gentle when mixing in the ackee to keep its soft&comma; fluffy texture&period;&bsol;r"&comma;"Enjoy your authentic Jamaican Ackee and Saltfish&bsol;u2014a flavorful&comma; hearty dish celebrating Jamaica&bsol;u2019s rich culinary heritage&excl;"&rsqb;&comma;"recipeYield"&colon;"4"&comma;"keywords"&colon;"Ackee&comma;Breakfast&comma;Jamaica&bsol;u2019s National Dish&comma;Jamaican Ackee and Saltfish&comma;Lunch&comma;recipe&comma;Saltfish"&comma;"totalTime"&colon;"PT0H45M"&rcub;<&sol;script><&sol;div>&NewLine;&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Certainly&excl; Here&&num;8217&semi;s detailed information about ackee&colon;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<hr class&equals;"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"&sol;>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading"><strong>Ackee&colon; An Overview<&sol;strong><&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<div class&equals;"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile"><figure class&equals;"wp-block-media-text&lowbar;&lowbar;media"><img src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;melendezimports&period;com&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2025&sol;06&sol;Ackee&period;jpeg" class&equals;"wp-image-960 size-full"&sol;><&sol;figure><div class&equals;"wp-block-media-text&lowbar;&lowbar;content">&NewLine;<p><strong>Scientific Name&colon;<&sol;strong> <em>Blighia sapida<&sol;em><br><strong>Common Names&colon;<&sol;strong> Ackee&comma; Ackee apple&comma; Ackee fruit<br><strong>Origin&colon;<&sol;strong> Native to West Africa&comma; but most famously associated with Jamaica and the Caribbean<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading"><strong>Description&colon;<&sol;strong><&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Ackee is a tropical fruit that belongs to the soapberry family&period; It grows on a tree that can reach heights of 30 to 40 feet&period; The fruit is pear-shaped&comma; with a bright red skin when ripe&comma; and contains soft&comma; creamy flesh and shiny black seeds inside&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<&sol;div><&sol;div>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading"><strong>Nutritional Profile&colon;<&sol;strong><&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Ackee is rich in healthy fats&comma; particularly unsaturated fats&comma; and is a good source of vitamins A&comma; C&comma; calcium&comma; and protein&period; It is low in calories but high in energy due to its fat content&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading"><strong>Culinary Use&colon;<&sol;strong><&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<ul class&equals;"wp-block-list">&NewLine;<li><strong>Preparation&colon;<&sol;strong> Ackee must be adequately prepared before consumption&period; When fully ripe&comma; the fruit naturally opens to reveal the edible flesh&period; However&comma; raw ackee contains toxins &lpar;hypoglycin A and B&rpar; that can cause illness or poisoning&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li><span style&equals;"margin&colon; 0px&semi; padding&colon; 0px&semi;"><strong>Cooking&colon;<&sol;strong> The edible parts are carefully removed from the seeds and then boiled or cooked to neutralize toxins&period;<&sol;span> It is often sautéed with saltfish&comma; onions&comma; peppers&comma; and spices to make Jamaican Ackee and Saltfish&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li><strong>Texture and Flavor&colon;<&sol;strong> Cooked ackee has a soft&comma; creamy&comma; and slightly fluffy texture similar to scrambled eggs&comma; with a mild&comma; somewhat nutty flavor&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ul>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading"><strong>Safety Note&colon;<&sol;strong><&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Unripe or improperly prepared ackee is toxic and should never be eaten raw&period; Always ensure the ackee is fully ripe and thoroughly cooked before consuming&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading"><strong>Cultural Significance&colon;<&sol;strong><&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Ackee is a staple ingredient in Jamaica’s national dish&comma; Ackee and Saltfish&period; It is also used in soups&comma; stews&comma; and side dishes across the Caribbean&period; Its unique texture and flavor make it a beloved ingredient&comma; symbolizing Caribbean culinary heritage&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading"><strong>Health Benefits of Ackee<&sol;strong><&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<ol class&equals;"wp-block-list">&NewLine;<li><strong>Rich Source of Healthy Fats&colon;<&sol;strong><br>Ackee contains unsaturated fats that support heart health by helping to reduce low-density lipoprotein &lpar;LDL&rpar; cholesterol levels and promoting high-density lipoprotein &lpar;HDL&rpar; cholesterol&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li><strong>High in Nutrients&colon;<&sol;strong><br>It provides essential vitamins and minerals&comma; such as vitamin A &lpar;necessary for vision and immune function&rpar;&comma; vitamin C &lpar;an antioxidant that supports immune health&rpar;&comma; calcium &lpar;for strong bones and teeth&rpar;&comma; and iron &lpar;necessary for maintaining healthy blood&rpar;&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li><strong>Antioxidant Properties&colon;<&sol;strong><br>Ackee contains antioxidants that help combat oxidative stress and may reduce the risk of chronic diseases&comma; such as heart disease and certain types of cancer&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li><strong>Supports Digestive Health&colon;<&sol;strong><br>The fiber in ackee aids digestion and helps maintain regular bowel movements&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li><strong>Energy Boosting&colon;<&sol;strong><br>Thanks to its healthy fats and natural sugars&comma; ackee provides a quick and sustained energy source&comma; making it a good addition to a balanced diet&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li><strong>Potential Anti-Inflammatory Effects&colon;<&sol;strong><br>Some compounds in ackee may have anti-inflammatory properties&comma; which can help reduce inflammation in the body&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ol>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<hr class&equals;"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"&sol;>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading"><strong>Important Note&colon;<&sol;strong><&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>While ackee offers health benefits&comma; it must be adequately prepared and cooked to eliminate toxins&period; Raw or improperly prepared ackee can cause hypoglycin poisoning&comma; leading to nausea&comma; vomiting&comma; and&comma; in severe cases&comma; coma&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>🔔 Disclaimer<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>The recipes featured on this website are <strong>not affiliated with<&sol;strong> or based on the recipes used by <strong>Melendez Imports<&sol;strong>&period; They are for <strong>informational and inspirational purposes only<&sol;strong>&period; Additionally&comma; please note&colon;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<ul class&equals;"wp-block-list">&NewLine;<li>Not every ingredient listed in these recipes is guaranteed to be <strong>available at Melendez Imports<&sol;strong>&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li>While Melendez Imports is an excellent source for many Latin American and Caribbean items&comma; product availability may vary over time&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ul>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>For the most accurate and up‑to‑date information on in‑store ingredients&comma; please visit Melendez Imports or contact them directly via 📞&nbsp&semi;<strong>Phone<&sol;strong>&colon; &lpar;269&rpar; 815-5795<&sol;p>&NewLine;

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