Our Colombos Salted Fish can be used in a variety of different dishes around the world. Saltfish is a delicious source of proteins and omega 3 fatty acids, which are essential to maintain a healthy body.
Here are 5 recipes that you can make with our Colombos Salted Fish.
Always remember to soak the fish in cold water to rehydrate and desalinate the salted fish, so you can enjoy a wonderful meal.
Ackee and Saltfish
This is the national dish of Jamaica, prepared with salted cod and the Ackee, which is the country’s national fruit.
Ingredients (4 people): 225g of salt cod, 600g of ackee, 30ml of oil, ½ an onion (diced), half a bell pepper, 2 garlic cloves, 1 small tomato, 1 scallion, fresh thyme, black pepper and salt.
You can find a great recipe right here
Bacalhau À Brás
This is a traditional Portuguese dish, loved by many for its simplicity and deliciousness.
Ingredients: 400g of saltfish, 500g of potatoes, 1 large onion, 1 garlic, 6 eggs, black pepper, freshly chopped parsley, olive oil, salt, and olives
You can find a great recipe right here
Fish Fritters
A combination of salt fish, vegetables and spice blended into a dough and fried to make a fan favourite Caribbean side dish.
Ingredients (4 people): salt fish, flour, scallions, onions, tomatoes, scotch bonnet peppers, black pepper, thyme, oil, and salt
You can find a great recipe right here
Bacalao Brandade
Warm, hearty, and delicious. This combination of milk, potatoes, aioli, and saltfish is a very popular side dish in the north of Spain and the South of France.
Ingredients (feeds 4): 600g of saltfish, 225 ml of milk, 250 ml of olive oil, 4 cloves of garlic, nutmeg, fresh chopped parsley, and a baguette
You can find a great recipe right here
Fried Saltfish
The most popular way of cooking salted fish in the Caribbean is fried. This dish is sautéed with peppers, onions, garlic, tomatoes, and spices.
Ingredients: 200g of salt fish, 50ml of oil, 1 onion, 2-4 tomatoes (depending on size), 1 scotch bonnet pepper, salt