Jamaican Salt Mackerel Rundown ‘Run Dung’ Recipe

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  • -3-4Servings+
  • 35 mPrep Time
  • 35 mCook Time
  • 1:10 hReady In
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Jamaica Salt Mackerel RunDown ‘Run Dung‘ is a traditional Jamaican dish that is sauteed with aromatic seasonings and combined with Coconut Milk.

2lbs salt mackerel
1 Coconut or 1 1/2 Tin Coconut Milk – > View on Amazon
1 Large Onion (Sliced) – > View on Amazon
2 Cloves of Garlic – > View on Amazon
2 Stalks of Escallion – > View on Amazon
1 Scotch Bonnet Pepper (Green) – > View on Amazon
2 Medium Tomatoes (Chopped) – > View on Amazon
3 Sprigs of Thyme – > View on Amazon
Salt – > View on Amazon
Black Pepper – > View on Amazon

Ingredients

Step by step method

  • Step 1

    Boil mackerel in hot water for 35mins to remove excess salt.

  • Step 2

    Drain mackerel and flake into small pieces.

  • Step 3

    Remove the hard covering from the coconut, grate or blend and then squeeze to extract the milk.

  • Step 4

    Boil coconut milk in a saute pan until it turns custard and you see the oil separating from the custard.

  • Step 5

    Add Mackerel and cook for 10 minutes on medium heat.

  • Step 6

    Add seasonings, salt, and pepper to taste.

  • Step 7

    Stir and cover to simmer for another 10 minutes on low heat.

Tips & variations

  • Best served with boiled banana, dumplings and yam.

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