Jamaican Ackee and Saltfish

Also known as Tie-A-Leaf and Blue Drawers, Jamaican Dukunnu is a popular dessert that is enjoyed year-round on the island.  

Here’s how you can make it in the comfort of your own home!

Ingredients

• 2 dozen ackees
•  ½ lb saltfish
•  2 small onions, sliced
• 1 stalk scallion, chopped
• ¼ lb bacon strip
• ½ tsp. black pepper
• 3 cooking tomatoes, diced
• 1 tbsp. oil
• 1 clove of garlic
• scotch bonnet pepper, to taste

Directions

• Scald saltfish in boiling water to remove excess salt.
• Remove skin, flake and set aside
• Prepare ackees by removing seeds and inner pink lining. 
• Place ackees in boiling salted water and cook for approximately 10 minutes or until tender. Drain.
• Fry bacon strips in oil until crisp. Add chopped tomatoes, escallion, onion,
• garlic, scotch bonnet pepper and sauté.
• Add flaked saltfish and then ackee. 
• Mix together and sprinkle with a touch of black pepper.
• Serve hot. 

Serve and enjoy!