Bajan Breadfruit and Saltfish Bake
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Ingredients
- 300 g salt cod (saltfish)
- 400 g tinned breadfruit or jackfruit
- 1 onion
- 400 g chopped tomatoes
- 100 g mature cheddar, grated
- 2 spring onions
Method
- 1
Soak the salt cod overnight in cold water, changing the water once or twice, then drain and flake into pieces.
- 2
Heat the oven to 190C (170C fan, gas 5). Drain the breadfruit and slice thickly.
- 3
Fry the sliced onion in a little oil for 5 minutes, add the chopped tomatoes and flaked salt cod, and simmer for 8 minutes.
- 4
Layer the breadfruit slices in a baking dish, spoon over the saltfish mixture, scatter with the sliced spring onions and the grated cheddar.
- 5
Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbling and golden on top.
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