Antiguan Seasoned Saltfish

Ingredients

• 1 lb salted cod, soaked and desalted
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 2 scallions, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 scotch bonnet pepper, minced
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• Black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1Soak the salted cod overnight in several changes of water, then simmer in fresh water for 10 minutes; drain and flake, removing skin and bones.
2. 2Heat oil in a skillet and saute onion, bell pepper, garlic, and scallions until softened.
3. 3Add tomato, thyme, and scotch bonnet pepper, cooking 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
4. 4Stir in the flaked saltfish and cook 5-7 minutes, tossing to combine with the vegetables.
5. 5Season with black pepper to taste.
6. 6Serve hot with fungee, boiled provisions, or bread.

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