ACKEE AND SALTFISH WITH BAMMY AS MADE BY KARAMO AND JASON BROWN RECIPE BY TASTY

Ackee And Saltfish With Bammy As Made By Karamo And Jason Brown Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: cassava, kosher salt, coconut milk, canola oil, boneless saltfish, cold water, water, canola oil, large yellow onion, medium red bell pepper, medium green bell pepper, medium tomato, garlic, scotch bonnet pepper, fresh thyme leaf, black pepper, kosher salt, ackee, scallions

Provided by Betsy Carter

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

2 lb cassava, peeled and grate
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 can coconut milk
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
½ lb boneless saltfish, salted codfish
12 cups cold water, divided
8 cups water, divided
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 large yellow onion, sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
1 medium tomato, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaf
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 can ackee, drained and rinsed
2 scallions, finely chopped

Steps:

Make the bammy: Add the cassava to a food processor and pulse until finely shredded. Transfer to a clean towel and squeeze to extract excess liquid until the cassava is fully dry.
Transfer to a medium bowl and break up the cassava. Sprinkle in the salt and stir to distribute.
Heat an 8-inch (20 cm) skillet over medium-low heat. Carefully pour half of the cassava into the pan. Use a silicone spatula to pat the cassava into a disc. Cook the bammy for about 6-8 minutes on each side, until light golden brown..
Transfer the bammy to a shallow dish filled with the coconut milk and let soak for 1 minute. Do not let soak too long, or the bammy will fall apart.
Add 1 tablespoon of canola oil to the skillet and carefully transfer the bammy back to the pan. Fry for another 5 minutes on each side, until light golden brown. Repeat with the remaining cassava. Set aside.
Make the ackee and saltfish: Rinse the salted cod in a bowl with 4 cups (960 ml) of cold water. Drain and repeat twice more.
Add the rinsed cod to a small saucepan with 4 cups (960 ml) of water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes. Drain and repeat once more.
Transfer the fish to a medium bowl. Use 2 forks or your hands to flake the fish into chunks. Set aside.
Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once shimmering, add the onion, red and green bell pepper, tomato, garlic, scotch bonnet, thyme, pepper, and salt. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, until slightly softened.
Add the ackee, flaked saltfish, and scallions and carefully fold in to the vegetables. Sauté for 4-5 minutes more, until warmed through. Season to taste with more salt if needed.
Slice the warm bammies into quarters, then serve with the ackee and saltfish.
Enjoy!