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Saltfish Buljol

Name: Saltfish Buljol
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: antiguan
Ingredients: 300 g salt cod, desalted and flaked; 2 whole tomatoes, diced; 1 whole onion, finely chopped; 1 whole sweet pepper, diced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 whole scotch bonnet, minced (optional)

Flaked salted cod tossed with tomatoes, onions, peppers, and olive oil — a bright and satisfying Antiguan breakfast.

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

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About This Recipe

Buljol is a classic Caribbean salt fish salad found across the Eastern Caribbean, including Antigua. Shredded, desalted codfish is combined with fresh vegetables to create a refreshing, protein-rich dish that is served alongside bakes, Johnny cakes, or boiled provisions.

Ingredients

Serves 4

300 gsalt cod, desalted and flaked
2 wholetomatoes, diced
1 wholeonion, finely chopped
1 wholesweet pepper, diced
2 tbspolive oil
1 wholescotch bonnet, minced (optional)

Instructions

1
Desalt the fish
Soak salt cod in cold water overnight or boil twice, changing water, until palatable. Flake into small pieces.
2
Sauté aromatics
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté onion and sweet pepper for 3 minutes until softened.
3
Combine
Add flaked fish and tomatoes to the pan. Stir gently for 2 minutes just to warm through.
4
Season and serve
Taste for salt, add scotch bonnet if desired, and serve with Johnny cakes or sliced avocado.

Pro Tips

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Do not overcook — the vegetables should stay crisp.
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A squeeze of lime at the end brightens the flavour.

Variations

•
Add hardboiled egg slices on top.
•
Use smoked herring for a smokier profile.

Storage

Refrigerate up to 2 days. Best eaten at room temperature.

History & Origin

Salt fish became a staple across the Caribbean during the colonial era when it was shipped as cheap provisions. Buljol evolved as a fresh, flavourful way to use the preserved fish.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know when the fish is desalted enough?

Taste a small piece — it should be pleasantly salty, not overwhelmingly so.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (200g) · 4 servings total

Calories210kcal

Protein28g

Carbohydrates6g

Fat8g

Fiber1g

Protein28g

Carbs6g

Fat8g

Time Summary

Prep time15 min

Cook time10 min

Total time25 min

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Instructions

Desalt the fish

Soak salt cod in cold water overnight or boil twice, changing water, until palatable. Flake into small pieces.

Sauté aromatics

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté onion and sweet pepper for 3 minutes until softened.

Combine

Add flaked fish and tomatoes to the pan. Stir gently for 2 minutes just to warm through.

Season and serve

Taste for salt, add scotch bonnet if desired, and serve with Johnny cakes or sliced avocado.