Authentic Jamaican Ackee and Saltfish From Scratch

[@Aya_ayako]

Not only are you such a great cook/chef but you are so good at teaching. Everything you do you explain

[@thejamaicancookingjourney]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@zeded4540]

I love how clear and detailed she is when explaining how to cook... well done!!!

[@Areyudumb]

agree!

[@sophiao5855]

She repeats herself too much she is annoying. I am gonna ty her recipe though foe the first time today am gonna make Acker and salt fish

[@Deegsdigo]

I watched this video and cooked ackee and saltfish for the first time for bae and he thinks I’m the best chef ever! You’re detailed and real and your steps are easy to follow... you will forever be in my kitchen ... with your authentic Jamaican style

[@roseabasi9190]

I agree no tomato.

[@janetennis6130]

@@sophiao5855 so get off if u have problem. I love every minute. There are many other cooking channel.

[@beyondswatches4665]

Them pots look like love for years....

[@mybackyardhomestead144]

Every time I watch your videos, I want to run to the market to get my ingredients. Thank you. Great instruction Sis!

[@mrspunchynella]

Hi Miss Debbie, I found your channel this morning and I'm now on video #7. I think I'm gonna binge on you today. You are hilarious. You make me realize how much I miss my mom. Your food looks nice.

[@thejamaicancookingjourney]

Hey GAIL thanks hon pls enjoy

[@keichermaheia9086]

Aww aww

[@cappyjones]

Same 😢

[@teedeeable]

I feel it too... moments like this makes me miss my mum😥

[@anthonysalas6398]

Yaaass! Miss Debbie is just like one of me aunties! Really enjoyed watching the video!

[@colleenrhodes4359]

I've been hooked on this channel since I've found it. You really can cook

[@thejamaicancookingjourney]

wOW thank you THANK YOU so very much

[@mistyjones4816]

Right, SAME...!!!!! ❣️🤗👍🏽

[@mistyjones4816]

By the way BIG UP, Wish 👁️ could be there to Taste Test EVERYTHING😆 BLESSINGS 👼🏾🙏🏾

[@velvelineugbomah1702]

Iam trying miss DEBBIE RECEIPE THIS MORNING

[@sickozde1]

Me too

[@ms.keyshawineglass7590]

Whenever my grandmother would make this dish she would serve rice or dumplings. I would literally be circling the pot waiting for it to be finished. Thank you for speaking on the saltfish to ackee ratio and proportion. It's very important. Thank you so much. This is comfort food for me.

[@catherinebutler3003]

Ms. Keysha Wineglass Yesss! Having enough fish is a must. Ratio is important in all dishes.

[@gillianhenlon]

Debbie from dun a yard is pure nostalgia for me...takes me back to my childhood..😍

[@thejamaicancookingjourney]

So happy to hear that

[@TheNori1]

Ackee is my favorite dish and all this time I taught I knew how to make it but as they say your never to old to learn. .thanks again keep on doing your thing. .bless.

[@thejamaicancookingjourney]

ur welcome u and ur family stay bless also

[@angie4u3]

So mouthwatering. There is no other dish like ackee and saltfish. It is as unique as the awesome country it represents 🇯🇲. One Love ❤.

[@cherylheyward7053]

I've been watching your channel for nearly a year I think. You are the most authentic Jamaican cook i have seen so far. I had some fresh ackee in my freezer for over a year and a half. I didn't know how they were going to taste. I followed your directions to the tee and my ackee and saltfish came out absolutely delicious! Thank you for the clear instructions. Also I was going to add fresh tomatoes but didn't because you discouraged it. I'm glad I didn't add them. Thank you again!!👍🏽👊🏽

[@thejamaicancookingjourney]

OH yes happy friday

[@firerainkeeler]

I LOVE the video! I been cooking a very long time and had forgotten all about this dish! When I was a child I burnt out 4 easy bake ovens, I had cooking fever so bad! I got my first dishes and cooking set at 5 months of age from my Uncle Pearson! He knew what to by me. It got so bad, that my Mom called my grandmother, who said put her in a chair and put her to the stove, that is how young I was! I enjoyed your video so much. My father's grandmother was from the Dutch West Indies and taught my grandmother recipes she was (Blackfoot Indian) and could cook! I enjoyed the video and felt like I was with you being taught how to cook the food, right next to you! I like it when people make you feel right at home with them! PS. Thank's for setting the record straight about the Ackee he would have had us all ill- informed and miss- informed!

[@tiaslyfe9420]

I love ur style of cooking and explanation during the process. I felt like I was sitting right in your kitchen.. keep the videos coming 🤗

[@christophinamaharaj6932]

I like how u talk your mine and how u give good advice to every one

[@kimbobeads230]

I typically don’t fry my salt fish but I see why I should. Everything you say n do makes all the difference. Thank you!! 🙏🙏

[@robnugent916]

Love your video, I made ackee, from the can, for breakfast this morning. It was my first time. Your personality made the video a pleasure to watch. Felt like my auntie was teaching me how to make it. Keep doing your thing "auntie".

[@Detty068]

Debbie you are amazing!!! ... I follow your instructions easily and I'm now enjoying my cooking, thank you very much, God is blessing you.

[@thejamaicancookingjourney]

You are so welcome

[@Nmaylene]

My mouth is watering right now. I can’t wait to try it. I am in the US so I have to use the Ackee in can. Thanks for teaching us.

[@catherinebutler3003]

Nmaylene As long as it's flavored and cooked properly, it's still delicious using the can. I had it both times when I was in Jamaica and plenty here in the States.

[@Brownspice1982]

This is my favorite Jamaica 🇯🇲 Dish hands down‼️💯💯💯 I feel like Mrs. Debbie is My Mom/ Auntie 🤗 🤗 She is the Best Teacher I ever saw online for teaching. She is very detailed and straight to the point‼️💯💯💯🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 May God always Bless her and her Family‼️💯💯💯❤️❤️❤️

[@michellemarsh5210]

u make me realize how wonderful it can be to can cook not just cook but to able to prepare it the way u do

[@foodandthesingleguy]

And that's another reason why I love watching your videos... Giving us some REAL information as opposed to all of the misinformation that's floating around on here... Looking good, I'm hungry now, lol ;)

[@thejamaicancookingjourney]

arite mi likkle bredda spreading the love as always bless

[@michellebaptiste8096]

Debbie am a young lady from Jamaica and when I want to cook a dish forget just find Debbie channel love your cooking

[@louisecodrington-marshall5182]

Beautiful video authentic and wonderful a true taste of Jamaica

[@jamdawgutube]

This is one of the best video on preparing ackee and salt fish authentically Jamaican. I don't like onions so I would cut them thinly or use less. As for the tomato, you are right about the taste it gives the ackee because both the ackee and the tomato are acidic. What I do is I put like a teaspoon of ketchup to cook completely in the oil before I add the fish (be careful as the oil tends to splash). This gives the flavor while toning down the acidity.

[@kathyminter6951]

I love, love her. She really gets in depth and detailed. Looks delicious

[@nikkiboyd4110]

My husband thinks you are really funny with your descriptions. We love watching you cook up our favorites.

[@thejamaicancookingjourney]

thanks

[@cl7569]

i love this woman, her videos are clear and detailed! Great job

[@mcormick41]

Good teacher/Instructor!🥰

[@shahibermy2011]

She instructs like a scientist.

[@luckygreen122]

feel like i’m standing in the kitchen with my grandma. love this

[@isaiahadams2550]

Your recipe worked perfect! Will never forget it

[@chantillyp9733]

Can't get anything better than this. This is it.

[@thejamaicancookingjourney]

NOT AT ALL sunshine

[@roseanderson9196]

Miss Debbie you did a great job! I stop boiling cod fish along time ago, I pour some boiling water on it for about 15 to 20 mins then pour off the water and add some cold water, it removes the salt. Thanks again for your information.

[@thejamaicancookingjourney]

yes mon ur very welcome

[@janetennis6130]

You can also remove salt after soaking. Separate water with lime juice.

[@darryllbrown6606]

Fantastic video with true ackee and SALTFISH. I thank you for showing us all the authentic dish..... Much respect

[@thejamaicancookingjourney]

Nuff love it is

[@soniablaid]

Looks so good! I love Jamaica!

[@thejamaicancookingjourney]

thank you nuff love from us

[@aprilkayydatsme7503]

Yes never had tomatoes in my ackee but the color is pretty as you said!!😊

[@nc2325]

Hi, I made this recipe yesterday for breakfast and it was so delicious. Way better than any ackee and salt fish I’ve had at the restaurants.😄

[@thejamaicancookingjourney]

Great to hear!

[@ericahewett256]

I love you Debbie I have watched so many of your cooking video's And Debbie YOU ARE AUTHENTIC GOD BLESS

[@irammirza8103]

I grew up with Jamaican people and love ackee and saltfish.... now my food tastes just like my friends mums food. Hanks and blessings.

[@jasonmartin2485]

Thank you sooo much.... this was super great.. my daughter's mother was born in Jamaica and ive recently been trying to cook our daughter food her mother fed me when we were kids...i feel like i can now ... great video

[@breukelynbee77]

I love this lady. I wish she was my auntie. I'm in hospital 2 weeks now, your videos really comforting informative and soo authentic. Remind me of my best friend mom from Jamaica who went home to be with the Lord. Thank u for talking about the ackee to fish ratio. So important. When I get better I'm gonna make your version. God bless you, much success.

[@thejamaicancookingjourney]

Sorry to hear get well soon

[@ritajones3534]

Show dem Miss Debs - You are the BEST - EXCELLENT cooking!!!!!

[@thejamaicancookingjourney]

Thank you so much

[@alicedavis4688]

My Granddaughter is Jamaican & 1st time cook me Akee & Saltfish, Bammy. I love it.

[@anthonyservice9147]

Debbie I just cooked this for the first time in and it turned out so so perfect. Its the best I've ever tasted. You are exactly what I've been looking for when it comes to learning how to improve my cooking. Thank you! And well done to you! You're a pleasure to watch, a real pleasure x

[@thejamaicancookingjourney]

You are so welcome

[@zjo13]

I love your accent and detailed videos! Reminds me of my childhood, thank u❤️

[@fdfsdfsdfdsfsdfdsfsd]

I use the red sweet pepper as to give a nice colour. Big up yourself you are doing great things. Thanks for helping my cooking to a higher level. God bless.

[@maureenwilson8847]

Mrs Debbie did you ever teach? You are so detailed in these videos. Ackee is one of my favorite dishes. I was so glad when I came across you I love your cooking style. God bless!

[@thejamaicancookingjourney]

Well girl wanted to be a teacher but never got the opportunity THANK YOU SO MUCH pls enjoy

[@maureenwilson8847]

Well you teaching now girl! God bless

[@ladykruger1002]

Maureen Wilson same here! I’m about to have my phone propped up in the kitchen cooking my ass off! So happy I found her! Bless her and her hands!

[@yolandajones4012]

Love your channel girl

[@globalsisterzmediax7348]

Maureen Wilson YES, Indeed.. #MannersAndRespect Globally Experiential & Informative Teacher 🍴📝😊🔊🌍🌏🌎🎥

[@markmailca]

OMGOSH!!! I just could watch your videos all day and drool, you are so funny and entertaining, bruking in de accent now and then......guyana here from Toronto, .. You make cooking look so simple and always look delcious.

[@Jthegreat84]

I love you Debbie! And I love your energy and videos!

[@natalieeffs8995]

Authentic! Love your style 🇯🇲

[@diasiahenry6081]

Cooking this for my husband tonight . I am from the south and he is Jamaican, he like southern food but can be picky so it’s time I learn to cook West Indian food

[@thejamaicancookingjourney]

ok hon COOK HIM UP Some happy cooking

[@patriciamatthews9390]

I grew up eating ackee and codfish love it my parents are Jamaicans so im familiar with this dish♥️♥️♥️

[@dianaadamson8954]

Nice and easy you make it look flawless with your very valuable techniques thank you Mon, irie

[@thejamaicancookingjourney]

My pleasure 😊

[@vivianroberts74]

Thank you Miss Debbie for your clear instructional tutorials on preparing Ackee.I had ackee when I visited Jamaica when I had an authentic Jamaican breakfast which was most enjoyable. I had the Acker and salt fish with food. I now have much clearer insight as to the preparing of the dish and will definitely try my hand at it...Keep up the good work and continue to assist people like me to improve my cooking skills.

[@rosemarywatson8145]

It was a pleasure Ms.Debbie looks delicious. Thank you for sharing.

[@ShadaeMastersAstrology]

I just purchased the ackee a couple days ago rewatching your video to prepare it now! Thank you 😊

[@jamessimpson9014]

Blessing Ms Debbie love you cooking and good vibes

[@gabriellahofficial]

Thank you so much for this Mrs Debbie, loved the detailed video...mi ready fi cook mine lol 🇯🇲😋

[@carolinerouse627]

I now finish cooking this and its,lovely ,thanks debbie

[@thomasrozario]

I just love you, I feel like you are talking to me as a friend. Sometimes, I don't understand what you say but you are just too cute. I just love watching your channel, you are such a great teacher about food. Much love and hugs from me in Edmonton, Canada. Thank you for your videos and for teaching us all.

[@thejamaicancookingjourney]

Wow, thank you happy Thanksgiving

[@ricardotodd6693]

A country with come from and you talk the real things dem bout ackee. Keep up the good work you thing sell globally, you are the best.

[@thejamaicancookingjourney]

bless country wi sey

[@jyarde3962]

Like others in the comment from I watched the first of this ladys videos I was hooked and HAD to subscribe. Her personality is perfect for this... "respect and manners" love her. Nuff love to yuh mama Debbie.

[@thejamaicancookingjourney]

Blessed love

[@lorrainebailey7304]

I put tomatoes in my ackee and it taste good no sour taste Just make sure the tomatoes is very ripe and take the seed out I cook it also without the tomatoes I love that right no with roast breadfruit 💯💯💯🇯🇲🇯🇲👍👍👍👍nuff Respect

[@thejamaicancookingjourney]

bless

[@rastagoddess7662]

Yea mon

[@marcusrattray1158]

Cherry tomatoes, a US trick for extra sweetness

[@Meeeksss]

I thought so too... what u don't know doesn't hurt you.. now that it's been said to u.. trust me, you will taste it. I no longer use tomatoes, try sweet red pepper.

[@millicentwallace3465]

You could also boil the ackee with a clove of garlic and a piece of escallion for more flavour. Respect my girl.

[@jenbeating3317]

I can seriously eat ackee and saltfish everyday! I made it your way just now and it was so good!..you're right about the tomatoes and adding all the other stuff really isn't necessary. I've always had ackee and saltfish with veggies in it and although it is pretty i prefer it way. Keep it up girl

[@goldendrip1720]

Thank you so much for this detailed video! I’ve been eating ackee and salt fish since I was little and want to learn how to make it! Thank you!!!!

[@moniquel6273]

Thank you so much for showing the authentic way. I’m loving your videos.

[@thejamaicancookingjourney]

ur very welcome

[@shaunie57]

Thank you Debbie for such a detailed cookery lesson in authentic Ackee and Saltfish. Here in England I've only ever used tinned ackee. I was shown to cook it with some thyme, tomatoes and some sweet peppers, but after watching your video I will now refrain from using these ingredients. I like to think I cook authentic and your videos really teach me authentic Jamaican cooking. Thank you for all your hard work Debbie. Shaun, Nottingham, UK :)

[@thejamaicancookingjourney]

you are very welcome

[@latoyarattray5226]

All you need now mama is a bigger kitchen or more counter space and a steady camera. You have good stuff. Love love it

[@barbiesplace129]

Overall this authentic ackee and salt is by far one of my favorite video. I have watched this clip many times and tried the cooking method and believe me the result came out 😮 excellent. ( I used ackee from the tree given to me) Thank you, Ms. Debbie cooking journey.

[@thejamaicancookingjourney]

Great to hear!

[@roxyd2880]

Looks delicious...love the way you explain in good detail as you cook.

[@thejamaicancookingjourney]

Thank you

[@ginabayside1859]

Ok I will go back and search for how to clean the ackee in the other videos. Just read the transcript because I can’t use the sound now. I should have known that you are always thorough. I appreciate you.❤

[@thejamaicancookingjourney]

Thank you

[@SamA-kl6pi]

Subscribe because you’re authentic and remind me of my mom and granny. Much success to you mommy.

[@Dascorpion_Belleza]

I don't know really understand what your saying, but I just want you to know that I recently found your ch. and I LOVE IT!!!

[@thejamaicancookingjourney]

THANK YOU

[@roseharper5570]

Let us understand

[@janetennis6130]

True! Thats what we were taught about butter ackee. I like it.

[@janetennis6130]

You can cook it with red herrin or salt mackerel. Almost anything could use.

[@kathychinn3334]

Ms Debbie I agree with you No!! tomatoes in my ackee in salt fish😝 it gives it an awful, sour taste!! But for others if you choose fine! Thanks for sharing again be bless and keep up the good work!

[@thejamaicancookingjourney]

bless up hon nuff love

[@janetboreland8765]

Ms. Debbie love watching you prepare all the wonderful Jamaican food miss yard bad

[@elainehorton3219]

Please make more videos! This is cooking! reminds me of when I was bringing up my kids in Limon C.R.

[@saffronblooming9377]

All the love in the world from 🇹🇹🍻❤️

[@blossomjoseph184]

Love your vid. Am Antiguan and someone who have an ackee tree gave some ackee from their freezer so wanted to see how to prepare it from you since I always enjoy your cooking

[@faithjustice2143]

Hello Miss Debbie, that is the same way I cooked my ackee and saltfish. Country girl learn from my grandmother

[@QueenOfKings0402]

yes finally you show how to really make it without the tomato and jerk/curry seasoning. This is the way ive had it from real Jamaican grandmas.

[@palmettolockzzyardi2235]

Beautiful

[@Luxuryfoodexpert]

i tried this and i loved it ! and i actually used baanana blossoms instead of the fish because im vegan, but its a great recipe! Thank you for making the video.

[@blessedhellride2615]

yes maam, ive seen other videos on ackee recipes and the final dish does not look like anything im accustomed to seeing when i order the dish in jamaica, ive been going there for 30 years now and i think i know what it should look and taste like, your dish looked much more like what i get in negril restaurants, made my mouth water seeing it, well im finally going to give it a try,[cooking it myself],thanks for the demo, mike wilbur,indiana,usa.

[@beverleymckenzie2552]

Thanks Sister Deb. Another job well done.

[@thejamaicancookingjourney]

ur so welcome hon

[@bachshergill4459]

I definitely prefer authentic food of any culture being from an Indian background myself. These are amazing recipes shared on from a tradition. Thanks for sharing. I love Ackee and saltfish but this video is pressing me to ask am I eating real authentic version or a commercial version. I've never tasted a home version to compare takeaway food from a Caribbean or Jamaican shop. It's like I used to buy Jamaican patties beef and mutton being my favourite but when I tasted a homemade version it was totally delicious. Sometimes I'm craving a patty but if I go to a local sandwich shop in Birmingham UK as I'm passing by all I'm offered is standard menu food. It's like in England we have baked potato stands or burger stands but I would love a few pop up patty stands that I can grab and eat. Esp the porridge. I'm tired of Indian kebabs, Pakistani naan and sheesh kebabs. Sometimes I want a patty and I have to drive out my way to get one surely as I'm speaking from the uk I don't know if the local Jamaican shop approaches local shops to share their products but walk into any takeaway all you will see is sausage rolls a Balti pie as a take out heat up quickly on their menu. But no patties. I would have a patty for breakfast if it was offered me esp the mutton and beef. And another problem the Caribbean shops open late near me yet in Birmingham city centre UK they are open. If I fill up petrol there are no patties in the fridge to heat up. Just sausage rolls etc. But enough of the rant thanks for sharing the recipe.

[@thejamaicancookingjourney]

OK UR WELCOME

[@evelyngarraway8332]

Wowoooow I got it

[@catherinebutler3003]

Very nice video! I'm not Jamaican, but OMG! how I love Jamaican food. Ackee and Saltfish is my favorite Jamaican dish. It is a must for me to have it with Rice & Peas, authentic densed Jamaican dumplings (the kind that you must use some muscles to cut a piece off or just use a knife), fried plantains, and Green Bananas.😋 The Ackee that I've eaten had red peppers as well as green, and sometimes tomatoes in it, which didn't give it a sour taste. Oh, the Ackee also had bacon in it, OMG! After having it with bacon, I can't imagine it without. But yours look good as well, and given that it seems less time consuming, I will try yours as well. Intimidating spirit must go so that I can finally learn to make my Ackee & Saltfish!!

[@elroythompson6240]

Debbie you make me mouth run water til he dry, you a wan wicked cook,good job me girl

[@carolinerouse627]

I try this just now,and it was,very nice thanks debbie,I eating it with field pea rice

[@thejamaicancookingjourney]

So good

[@toniannpitters1198]

Lol. Her greetings and face expressions

[@littlelondon6768]

Ms Debbie, I like and subscribe to your channels. Bless you, you truly give me joke.

[@thejamaicancookingjourney]

Welcome and thanks

[@cocoj3421]

Yes cousin Debbie big up our national dish.👍🏾Side note I used the canned ackee it tastes the same. One Love❤💚💛🇯🇲🇨🇦👊🏾

[@MsLignumvitae]

Your channel shld b Debbie's cooking school. Debbie tnx for the schooling... ❤️ I grew up with sauteeing the seasonings 1st but I started experimenting with saltfish 1st ... I agree fish 1st method yield a better finish product. But I also do 🍅🤗. Big up!!!

[@raionhato6299]

I come to hear, "Camera girl! Shoot dem up!"

[@thejamaicancookingjourney]

LOL i hope she did nuff love Raion

[@angelawilliams2292]

Thanks for this Miss Debbie

[@raswillyshow]

That's a Sharpe pot you use to cook that Ackee & Saltfish I like my with some Breadfruit & Yellow Yam great video

[@karenschneider6252]

Hi Debbie I watch u all the time from Covington Ga. Really enjoy ur channels keep up the good work

[@thejamaicancookingjourney]

Thank you

[@cappyjones]

I LOVE IT! I'm Jamerican and your personality reminds me of my mother 😥 I'm off today and getting ready to watch all of your videos

[@thejamaicancookingjourney]

ok nappy watching and maybe cooking

[@cappyjones]

westindian delights Definitely! I'm making your curry chicken recipe tonight 😁 I miss hearing patois around the house so I'm playing your videos on my TV as I cook. Blessings from the US!

[@ediblethings6817]

i dont go anywhere else to find my Jamaican Recipes... thanks Ms.Debbie. I have a 5 month old and i often say to him "are you a ok?! In your neck of the woods?! lol

[@folazuri376]

Ur soooooo detail and I respect that about UA. Yes rite amount of each item fa dish. Yummy yum yum

[@thejamaicancookingjourney]

thank you

[@latoyarattray5226]

I love the videos. So authentic.

[@kylee249]

You are a wonderful cook

[@thejamaicancookingjourney]

Thanks Kathleen

[@wavesofemotions5633]

lovely food we want to try it out very badly

[@NyreeHenry]

Yes I don’t do tomatoes in my ackee. This looks soooo good omg! I wanna come to your house for a plate next time I’m in Jamaica 😆

[@andreahunter8254]

I just love this lady

[@thejamaicancookingjourney]

bless up Andrea