Ingredients
Method
Desalt and rehydrate the saltfish
- Place the saltfish in a bowl and add enough room-temperature water to cover it.
- Soak for about 15 minutes, then drain and discard the water.
- Taste a small piece to check the salt level.
- If it's still too salty, cover with fresh water and soak again. Repeat as needed until the salt level is to your liking.
- Drain well, then shred or chop the saltfish into bite-sized pieces.
How to make stewed saltfish
- While the saltfish is soaking, chop the vegetables, peppers, and herbs.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
- Add the pimento peppers, garlic, onion, celery, bell pepper, scallions, thyme, and hot pepper.
- Sauté for about 5 minutes, until the onion has softened.
- Drain the saltfish well and add it to the pot. Stir to combine with the vegetables and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, chadon beni, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cook for another 5 minutes, until the tomatoes have softened and the flavors have come together.
- Taste and adjust the black pepper and salt, if needed.
- Remove from the heat and serve with your choice of bake, dumplings, rice, or ground provision.
Nutrition
Recipe Printed From ThisBagoGirl.com
