saltfish
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Oh, and some seriously good, delectably crisp Jamaican ackee and saltfish bites.
From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2022
The ackee and saltfish are piled onto a fried dumpling, which has been cut down the middle.
From Salon ● Oct. 8, 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
Roast yam and saltfish is that thing that you have when you’re coming from that party late at night and you’re hungry.
From New York Times ● Jun. 30, 2020
In Jamaica, we’re greeted by dozens of large butterflies, the Giant Swallowtail, as people sitting on the floor eat special dishes, like ackee and saltfish.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
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