Karamo and Jason Brown share their take on the Caribbean ackee and saltfish with bammy! Bammy is a traditional Jamaican flatbread made from cassava flour. Bammy has a slightly sweet, nutty flavor and a dense, chewy texture and pairs perfectly with the salty, savory fish and the tender ackee.

Quick Info

⏱️ 90 min • 🍽️ 6 servings • ⭐ 77%

Nutrition

506 cal • 13g protein • 73g carbs • 19g fat

Tags

[Dairy-Free] • [Gluten-Free] • [Healthy] • [Breakfast] • [Dinner] • [Pescatarian] • [African] • [Caribbean]

Ingredients

• 2 pounds cassava, peeled and grated (about 6 cups)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 14.5-ounce can of coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
• ½ pound boneless saltfish (salted codfish)
• 12 cups cold water, divided
• 8 cups water, divided
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 large yellow onion, sliced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
• 1 medium tomato, diced (about 1 cup)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ scotch bonnet or habanero pepper, seeded (optional) and finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1 19-ounce can of ackee, drained and rinsed
• 2 scallions, finely chopped

Instructions Preview

1. Make the bammy: Add the cassava to a food …
2. Transfer to a medium bowl and break up the…
3. Heat an 8-inch (20 cm) skillet over medium…

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Recipe by: Betsy Carter • From: Tasty