Delicious Jamaican Saltfish Rundown Recipe - A Creamy and Flavorful Coconut Dish

🥥Saltfish Rundown is a traditional Jamaican dish made by cooking salted fish in creamy and custard-like coconut milk.

🌶️The dish gets its flavor from a mixture of fresh herbs and spices, including scotch bonnet pepper and thyme.

🌿Using fresh coconut to extract creamy coconut milk adds an authentic and flavorful touch to the dish.

🧂The salted fish is boiled to reduce some of the saltiness before adding it to the coconut milk.

🍴Jamaican Saltfish Rundown is best served over provisions like cornmeal dumplings, green bananas, and sweet potatoes.

What is Saltfish Rundown?

—Saltfish Rundown is a traditional Jamaican dish made with salted fish cooked down in creamy coconut milk until it becomes thick and custard-like.

What kind of fish is used in Saltfish Rundown?

—Traditionally, salted mackerel or salted codfish is used in Saltfish Rundown. However, you can use any salted fish of your choice.

Can I use canned coconut milk for this recipe?

—Yes, you can use canned coconut milk as a substitute for fresh coconut milk. However, using fresh coconut milk will give the dish a more authentic and flavorful taste.

Is Saltfish Rundown spicy?

—Saltfish Rundown can be spicy depending on the amount of scotch bonnet pepper used. Adjust the amount of pepper according to your spice preference.

What are the best accompaniments for Saltfish Rundown?

—Saltfish Rundown is typically served over provisions like cornmeal dumplings, green bananas, and sweet potatoes. These accompaniments complement the flavors of the dish perfectly.

00:00In this video, Rael shows you how to make Jamaican Saltfish Rundown, a delicious and creamy dish made with salted fish and coconut milk.

03:35Rael extracts fresh coconut milk to use in the recipe, adding an authentic and flavorful touch.

07:41After boiling and draining the salted fish, Rael combines it with fresh seasoning and simmers it in the coconut custard base.

11:05Rael emphasizes the unique combination of sweetness from the coconut custard and saltiness from the fish.

13:42The dish is served over provisions like cornmeal dumplings, green bananas, and sweet potatoes, which complement the flavors perfectly.