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As I mentioned on IG and Facebook, the husband loved this combination of saltfish and veggies with flour dumplings so much he insisted that I remake and filmed this for everyone. This looks like I cooked all day but would you believe me if I told you that you can whip this up in less than 30 mins, even less if you prepare the salt fish and keep it in the freezer for emergency ‘cooks’!

You can keep this saltfish with veggies simple or add ingredients based on budget and availability. Even our #vegan friends can enjoy this —without the salt fish or make stewed tomatoes to go with the dumplings!! It’s a win win for everyone!

Hope you give it a try. Do let me know how much you enjoyed every tasty bite!

Saltfish with Veggies and Dumplings

Prepared saltfish is quickly sautéed with ample onion, garlic, hot pepper, bell pepper and herbs to create a delightful dish. It's great with fried bake, boiled ground provisions or flour dumplings as shared below.

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Course: Breakfast, dinner, lunch

Cuisine: Caribbean, Trinidadian

Keyword: flour dumplings, saltfish with veggies

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 496kcal

Ingredients

Saltfish with Veggies

1lb salted cod fish 12 oz - 1lb
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 red bell pepper
½ yellow bell pepper orange, green (or whatever is available)
3 plum tomatoes large diced
1 large onion sliced
6 cloves garlic crushed
Hot pepper and/or pimento pepper to taste
4 scallions chopped
1 tbs thyme leaves

Dumplings

4 cups all purpose flour
2 tsp salt
2 tsp brown sugar
1 1/2 cups lukewarm water

Instructions

Make Saltfish

To remove the excess salt from the fish, first rinse under running water, then soak several hours or overnight in water. Alternatively, or in addition, place rinsed and soaked salted fish in a deep pot of water filled halfway (to prevent overflowing), over medium flame, and boil for 10-15 minutes. Drain, rinse with clean running water, press out excess water using your hands or a strainer and flake with a fork or your fingers. [After draining, I always test the saltiness of the fish. I may rinse or boil again depending on the result.] You do not want to remove all the salt from the fish and you do not want excess water(moisture).
While the salted fish is boiling, wash and chop all ingredients.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add bell pepper, onion, garlic, hot pepper and pimento peppers(if using). Cook for 2 minutes, stirring.
Add the flaked salted fish, scallion and thyme and stir to combine. Season with freshly ground black pepper and salt if required. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring. When done cooking, move pot away from heat source to prevent the peppers from overcooking.

Make Dumplings

In a bowl, add all the dry ingredients. Gradually add water and knead to form a firm dough.
In a medium saucepan, bring 8-10 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tbs salt.
Pinch pieces of dough and shape as required.
Drop into hot water and repeat until done.
Boil until cooked, about 10 to 15 mins.
Drain if desired.