Crispy Bits of Salt Fish

Crispy Salt Fish Bits (Photo by Cynthia Nelson)

There are many ways in which you have had salt fish before, most notably and popular is with fried dough, whether called bakes, floats, Johnny cakes, or muffins. And, you’ve had it stewed in an onion-tomato sauce spooned over Cou-cou, whether made of cornmeal, breadfruit, or green bananas and boiled ground provisions. I am certain you’ve had salt fish sauteed on its own served with dhal and rice, or with potatoes, or vegetables like, ochro/okra, pumpkin, and eggplant. And you’ve definitely had it topped and cooked in with dishes such as Shine Rice, Metemgee, Rundown or Oil Down. But let me ask you this, have you ever had salt fish as cooked crispy bits? No? Read on.