Soak salted codfish in water for 1 hour to release salt. In a medium saucepot, with enough water to cover the salted codfish, boil for 15 minutes. Strain, remove any bones, and let cool. Set aside.
In a large pan with olive oil, saute onion, scallions, and garlic until onions are translucent. Add salted codfish and saute for an additional 5 minutes. Add thyme and peppers. Then add ackee and saute for 3 to 5 minutes. Serve.
Cook’s Note
*Ackee must be ripe, it is poisonous before it opens to its ripened stage. Ackee can also be bought canned.
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Recipe courtesy of Walter Staib, Beaches and Sandals Resort, Jamaica
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