Ackee and Saltfish

Saltfish:

1. Soak saltfish in cold water for about 1 hour.
2. Pour off the water and add fresh water and then boil for 20 mins. Then drain, debone and flake saltfish.
3. Set aside

Ackee:

1. Bring water to a boil and add pimento, salt (to taste) and 2 cloves of crushed garlic to the water
2. Add ackee to boiling water and cook for about 10 mins (ensure ackee is still whole/firm)
3. Drain and set aside

Cooking up Ackee and saltfish:

1. In a medium saucepan, heat 3 tbsp of vegetable oil
2. Add chopped tomato, onions, scallion, scotch bonnet pepper, bell pepper and thyme and sauté for 2 minutes
3. Add flaked saltfish and stir.
4. Add ackee and toss lightly, ensuring that the ackee do not break apart
5. Add 1 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp water (for gravy) and ½ tsp black pepper.
6. Cover and allow to stand over low heat for about 5 mins