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Okra with Saltfish

Okra with saltfish.

Prep20 min
Cook20 min
Total8 h 40 min
Serves4
DifficultyEasy
Per serving448 kcal
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JamaicaMain courseHalal-friendlyGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 4 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Saltfish (salt cod), soaked and boiled400 g
  • Okra400 g
  • Onion1
  • Garlic4 cloves
  • Scallion3 stalks
  • Thyme4 sprigs
  • Scotch bonnet pepper1
  • Pimento (allspice) berries6
  • Oil3 tbsp

Method

  1. SaltfishSoak saltfish overnight; boil 15 minutes; flake.
  2. OkraSlice okra.
  3. SautéSauté with aromatics and saltfish.

Nutrition per serving

Calories448 kcal
Protein65.1 g
Carbohydrates15.5 g
Fat13.0 g
Fibre4.7 g
Sugar4.6 g
Sodium7012 mg
Saturated fat1.9 g
Serving sizeabout 280 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Fish. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Okra with Saltfish take to make?

About 8 h 40 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 20 min of cooking, plus 8 h resting.

How many calories are in Okra with Saltfish?

About 448 kcal per serving, with 65 g of protein. The recipe makes 4 servings of about 280 g each.

Which allergens does Okra with Saltfish contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Fish. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Okra with Saltfish from?

Okra with Saltfish is a main course from Jamaica. Okra with saltfish.

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