Ackee and Salted Codfish (Saltfish)

• 1/2 pound salted codfish
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 bunch scallions, diced
• 1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
• 1 sprig thyme
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 habanero pepper, chopped
• 1/2 pound cooked ackee*
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. *Chef's Note: Ackee must be ripe, it is poisonous before it opens to its ripened stage.
2. Ackee can also be bought canned.
3. Soak salted codfish in water for 1 hour to release salt.
4. In a medium saucepot, with enough water to cover the salted codfish, boil for 15 minutes.
5. Strain, remove any bones, and let cool.
6. Set aside.
7. In a large pan with olive oil, saute onion, scallions, and garlic until onions are translucent.
8. Add salted codfish and saute for an additional 5 minutes.
9. Add thyme and peppers.
10. Then add ackee and saute for 3 to 5 minutes.
11. Serve.

codfish, olive oil, onion, scallions, garlic, thyme, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, pepper, salt

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ackee-and-salted-codfish-saltfish-recipe.html (may not work)