Description
These Ackee and Saltfish Breakfast Tacos transform a beloved Caribbean classic into a fun, flavorful handheld meal. Tender ackee, savory saltfish, and sautéed vegetables are tucked into warm tortillas for a satisfying and vibrant breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
- 1 can (19 oz / 540 g) ackee, drained and rinsed
- 8 oz (225 g) salted codfish, soaked overnight or boiled to remove excess salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2–3 green onions, sliced
- ½ tsp thyme, fresh or dried
- 4–6 small flour or corn tortillas
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese (optional)
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the saltfish by boiling for 10 minutes if not pre-soaked, then drain and flake, removing bones.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion, bell peppers, garlic, and scotch bonnet (if using) for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add flaked saltfish and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring to combine with the vegetables.
- Gently fold in ackee, thyme, black pepper, and green onions. Cook for another 2–3 minutes, being careful not to break up the ackee too much.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave. Spoon the ackee and saltfish mixture into each tortilla.
- Top with shredded cheese if using, and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- Stir ackee gently to maintain its soft texture.
- Add diced tomato or spinach for extra vegetables.
- Use chili flakes or leave seeds in scotch bonnet for more heat.
- Swap tortillas with fried plantains or whole wheat wraps for variation.
- Best served fresh, but mixture can be made ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
