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Steamed Cabbage and Saltfish

🇯🇲 Jamaica

Servings: 5 Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 20 minutes Total: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb saltfish
  • 1 medium cabbage, shredded
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 large carrot, shredded
  • 2 small tomatoes, diced
  • 1 stalk scallion, chopped
  • 3 sprigs thyme
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt, to taste (optional)

Steps

  1. If the saltfish has not been soaked, rinse off excess salt, place in a saucepan with fresh water, and boil for 10 minutes.
  2. Drain the boiling water and rinse the saltfish with cold water to cool.
  3. Remove the skin and bones, then flake the fish and set aside.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a pot and sauté the chopped onion, garlic, scallion, and scotch bonnet pepper over medium heat for 2 minutes.
  5. Stir in the flaked saltfish and cook for another 2 minutes.
  6. Add the diced tomato and thyme, stirring to combine.
  7. Add the bell pepper and shredded cabbage. Cover and steam on low heat for about 5 minutes.
  8. Add the shredded carrot, cover, and steam for another 5 minutes.
  9. Season with black pepper and salt if desired. Turn off the heat and let rest for 3 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve with your favorite side dish, such as fried dumplings or boiled bananas.

Source: jamaicanfoodsandrecipes.com