Saltfish Run Down

Name: Saltfish Run Down
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 1 lb saltfish chunks (salted cod); Water (for soaking fish); 2 cups coconut milk; 2 scallions (chopped); 1 tablespoon curry powder; 2 sprigs thyme; 3 ripe tomatoes (chopped); 1 Scotch bonnet pepper (whole); 1/4 cup onion (chopped); 4 to 6 pimento seeds; 4 ochro (okra, sliced); 1/2 yellow bell pepper (chopped); 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 clove garlic (chopped); 1 tablespoon oil (for sautéing)

Instructions

Prep:40minCook:35min

Also known as “Dip and Fall Back,” saltfish rundown is a Jamaican dish made with salted cod cooked down in seasoned coconut milk with ochro, tomatoes, peppers, and aromatics. Serve it with dumplings or ground provisions for a delicious Caribbean meal.

Updated at: Mon, 07 Sep 2026 01:35:47 GMT