Ackee and saltfish go well with just about anything. Soak the saltfish for a minimum of two hours in cold water. Pour way the water. In a saucepan, place the saltfish and cover with fresh water. Put to boil on medium heat for 15 minutes. Removed from heat and pour away the hot water. Wash the fish in cold water to cool it.
Jamaican ackee and saltfish is keto diet friendly. And it just so happens to be the national dish of Jamaica. Ackee is a tropical West African tree which is cultivated for its fruit and has been introduced into the Caribbean and elsewhere.
Jamaican ackee and salt fish is very easy to make and goes with just about any side. This recipe is also made without saltfish to create a “ ital” dish that is suitable for vegetarians. Here’s what you need to make your ackee and saltfish dish.
Put the salt cold in your pot and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil, then boil for 5 minutes, drain and add fresh cold water to cover. Repeat this process until you're happy with the saltiness when tasted; we recommend to boil the fish three times in total for a perfect balance of salt in the fish. Drain and leave to cool.