Trinidad and Tobago Saltfish Buljol & Bake in the Oven

 

 

 

 

Ingredients :

Buljol:

1/2lb. salt fish
1-2 tbsp. olive oil
pinch of black pepper
2 pimentoes, chopped very fine
1 onion, chopped very fine
1 sweet pepper, chopped very fine
1-2 Large Tomatoes, chopped very fine
1/2 hot pepper , chopped very fine

Bake in the Oven

3 cups flour
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp yeast
1 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp shortening (Cooken)
1 tbsp of Magarine Butter

Instructions :

The Bake :

1. Combine 3 cups flour ,salt ,yeast and shortening  with 1 cup of water in a large bowl.(Mixture is called dough)
2.  Knead the dough until it is smoothe.
3. Let Dough soak / rise for 15 minutes (soak as in leave it alone)
4. Roll dough with a Rolling Pin.
5. Grease pan with shortening,place Rolled out dough in pan and place in oven
6.Bake in oven at 350 C for 20 mins

The Buljol :

1. Scald saltfish in hot water. Boil for 3 minutes for fish to soften then drain water.
2.String (Rip in small strips) Saltfish in pieces
3.Make mixture of sweet pepper,tomatoes, pimento, onion and pepper with black pepper with the container with the salt fish.
4. Heat olive oil and add to the fish mixture.

My Experience :

This tastes best when the bake is hot. Hot Pepper gives it alot of flavour. This is one of my favourite dishes which can be eaten at either breakfast or dinner. I give this a 4 out of 5 rating.

Sources :

Recipe : The Golden Chef
Picture : Thanna's Place