🏝️ Caribbean

Saltfish Steamed

Name: Saltfish Steamed
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 3 cloves, sliced Garlic; 4 slices Ginger; 3, shredded Spring Onions; 1 Lime; 2 tbsp Coconut Milk; 150 g Okra; 1 tbsp Coconut Oil; 1 tbsp Fresh Thyme; 400 g, soaked Saltfish

🏝️ Caribbean

Silky steamed saltfish, dressed with hot oil and soy — proof that simplicity wins. Ready in 22 minutes including prep.

Prep 15 min Cook 7 min Serves 3 Easy

Ingredients

Garlic3 cloves, sliced
Ginger4 slices
Spring Onions3, shredded
Lime1
Coconut Milk2 tbsp
Okra150 g
Coconut Oil1 tbsp
Fresh Thyme1 tbsp
Saltfish400 g, soaked

Instructions

1
Set up a steamer over simmering water and line the tray with the ginger slices.
2
Lay the saltfish in a single layer, scatter over the garlic, and season lightly.
3
Steam until just cooked through — translucent and silky rather than dry.
4
Transfer to a warm plate, pour over the coconut milk, and top with spring onions.
5
Heat the Coconut Oil until it just smokes and pour it sizzling over everything at the table.

Chef's tip

A final squeeze of lime just before serving lifts every other flavour.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Cabbage & Saltfish (Jamaican Style Steamed Cabbage & Saltfish) · on YouTube