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 or mackerel); Water (for soaking fish); 2 cups coconut milk (homemade version here); 2 scallions (chopped); 1 tbsp curry powder; 2 sprigs thyme; 3 ripe tomatoes (chopped); 1 scotch bonnet pepper (whole or chopped, to taste); 1/4 cup chopped onion; 6 pimento seeds; 1 green bell pepper (chopped); 1 red bell pepper (chopped); 1 tsp black pepper; 1 clove garlic (chopped); 1 tbsp oil (for sautéing)

Instructions

Prep:40minCook:35min

Also known as “Dip and Fall Back” A stewed dish popular across the Caribbean made with salted cod (or mackerel) cooked down in rich coconut milk with tomatoes, peppers, and aromatics. Comforting, flavorful, and perfect with dumplings or plantains.

Updated at: Fri, 02 Jan 2026 03:18:02 GMT