Bake and Saltfish

Name: Bake and Saltfish
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Grenadian
Ingredients: 500g salt cod, soaked overnight; 2 cups flour; 1 tsp baking powder; Water for dough; 2 tomatoes, diced; 1 onion, sliced; 1 bell pepper, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, minced; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; Fresh thyme; Salt and black pepper; Oil for frying bakes

Bake and Saltfish (BAYK and SALT-fish)

Fried Bread with Sauteed Salt Cod

⏱ Prep Time 45 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 458 kcal

Golden fried dough rounds served alongside flaked salt cod sauteed with tomatoes, onions, peppers, and fresh herbs, the quintessential Grenadian breakfast.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 26.0g

Carbs 48.0g

Fat 18.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ fish

Equipment Needed

deep skillet mixing bowl rolling pin

Presentation Guide

Vessel: flat plate

Garnishes: sliced avocado, hot pepper sauce

Accompaniments: cocoa tea, fresh juice

Ingredients

500g salt cod, soaked overnight
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
Water for dough
2 tomatoes, diced
1 onion, sliced
1 bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Scotch bonnet pepper, minced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
Fresh thyme
Salt and black pepper
Oil for frying bakes

Instructions

1
Boil soaked salt cod for fifteen minutes, drain, and flake into pieces. Set aside.
2
Make bake dough: combine flour, baking powder, salt, and enough water to form a soft dough. Knead briefly and rest ten minutes.
3
Divide dough into eight portions, roll each into a flat round about half centimetre thick.
4
Deep fry bakes in hot oil until golden and puffed, about three minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
5
Saute onion, garlic, bell pepper, and Scotch bonnet in oil. Add tomatoes and thyme, cook five minutes.
6
Add flaked saltfish, toss to combine, and cook three more minutes. Serve alongside hot bakes.

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Did You Know?

In Grenada, the debate over whether bakes should be fried or baked in the oven is as passionate as any political discussion.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

deep skillet
mixing bowl
rolling pin

Garnishing

sliced avocado, hot pepper sauce

Accompaniments

cocoa tea, fresh juice

The Story Behind Bake and Saltfish

Bake and saltfish is the iconic breakfast of Grenada and much of the Eastern Caribbean. The bake, a simple fried dough, evolved from the need for a quick, filling bread that required no oven. Paired with saltfish sauteed with local vegetables and peppers, it became the morning fuel for fishermen, farmers, and schoolchildren alike. This dish is so deeply embedded in Grenadian culture that no visit to the island is complete without tasting it from a roadside vendor at dawn.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed breakfast 📜 Origins: Traditional Caribbean breakfast

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