saltfish
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Lime and habaneros make this saltfish buljol, a Caribbean cod dish, taste spiky and bright.
From New York Times ● May 8, 2023
Here is a breakdown of where to stay, what to eat and what to do in the city, from finding delectably crisp Jamaican ackee and saltfish bites to designing my own custom pair of sneakers.
From Salon ● Oct. 8, 2022
"Fridays to Sundays are our busiest days. People come in to buy bread to eat with their Sunday breakfast of saltfish and greens," he says.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2022
But do yourself a favor and whisper to the server that you want the morsels of saltfish fritters.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 8, 2021
He unwrapped his packet, in which were onions and a saltfish, and placed the fig and the half loaf beside them gravely.
From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
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