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Callaloo and SaltFish

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Soak salted fish in water overnight. Next, heat salted fish in water on stove until water boils. You should see a foam on top. Remove from heat and drain. Set aside and shred salted fish once it cools. Cook bacon in ski...

Prep 14 mins
Cook 18 mins
Servings 3
Difficulty Medium
Per serving £3.71

Approx £11.14 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours →

S by Steven Tobin · Published 30 Apr 2026
Callaloo and SaltFish

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Soak salted fish in water overnight. Next, heat salted fish in water on stove until water boils. You should see a foam on top. Remove from heat and drain. Set aside and shred salted fish once it cools.
Cook bacon in skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon from heat and drain the majority of the bacon grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the skillet.
Add yellow onion, green onion, scotch bonnet pepper, and garlic to the skillet and stir. Cook for about 2 minutes or until onions so...

Instructions

  1. 1
    Soak salted fish in water overnight
  2. 2
    Next, heat salted fish in water on stove until water boils
  3. 3
    You should see a foam on top
  4. 4
    Remove from heat and drain
  5. 5
    Set aside and shred salted fish once it cools
  6. 6
    Cook bacon in skillet over medium heat until crispy
  7. 7
    Remove bacon from heat and drain the majority of the bacon grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the skillet
  8. 8
    Add yellow onion, green onion, scotch bonnet pepper, and garlic to the skillet and stir
  9. 9
    Cook for about 2 minutes or until onions soften
  10. 10
    Add salted fish to skillet and stir
  11. 11
    Cook for about a minute
  12. 12
    Next, add callaloo, roma tomatoes, thyme, and black pepper
  13. 13
    Stir to combine and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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