Fisherman’s Pie (Yam & Saltfish)
Here’s what you need
1lb yam (yellow or white)
½ c Fresh Blended Seasoning
1c Butter
2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
1lb Salted cod (Salt Fish)
½ c Tomatoes (diced)
½ c Sweet Pepper (diced)
¼ c Red onions (diced)
1/8 c Garlic (minced)
1/8 c Pimento Peppers (chopped finely)
½ c Carrots (diced)
½ c Green Peas
¾ c Tomato sauce
¼ c Coconut milk powder
½ c Warm water
1 ½ c Cheddar Cheese (Optional)
Let’s make it
- Peel and cut yam into small cubes and place in a large pot for boiling
- Cover with water, add fresh blended seasoning and boil until tender
- Remove from water by straining
- Crush /mash yam until smooth add cheese, butter and salt to taste – Set aside
- In a pot place salted cod /saltfish, cover with water and boil for 20mins to remove salt.
- Remove from water
- Boil for another 10mins if desired to remove more salt.
- Shred and set aside
- Mix together coconut milk powder and warm water in a bowl and set aside
- In a sauce pan on medium heat, add vegetable oil and sauté garlic, pimento peppers, onions, carrots, tomatoes and green peas for 2 -3 mins
- Add shredded salted cod /saltfish, mix well
- Add tomato sauce and coconut milk and let simmer on low heat for 5 mins
- Stir in bell peppers /sweet peppers and remove from heat
- In a butter greased baking dish, spread ½ the amount of mashed yam to create the first layer
- Cover this layer with salted cod /saltfish mix
- Spread the remaining mashed yam for the second layer
- Drizzle with olive oil or top with cheese
- Garnish with chopped parsley
- Bake at 375 degrees for 40mins or until edges are golden brown
- Let cool slightly before serving
- A full meal in 1 tray …yay !