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Main course · Caribbean

Bajan Black-Eyed Pea and Saltfish Stew

40 min Serves 4 ~£6.80 (£1.70/serving) Dairy-freeGluten-freePescatarian

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Ingredients

  • 300 g salt cod (saltfish)
  • 800 g tinned black-eyed beans
  • 1 onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 400 g chopped tomatoes
  • 3 fresh thyme sprigs

Method

  1. 1

    Soak the salt cod overnight in cold water, changing the water once or twice, then drain and flake into pieces.

  2. 2

    Fry the sliced onion and crushed garlic in a little oil for 5 minutes until softened.

  3. 3

    Add the chopped tomatoes and thyme sprigs, and simmer for 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in the black-eyed beans and the flaked salt cod, and simmer for a further 8-10 minutes until hot through.

  5. 5

    Lift out the thyme sprigs and serve the stew hot, with rice if you like.

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