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saltfish

British  
/ ˈsɔːltfɪʃ /

noun

  1. salted cod

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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We stopped at Eits Cafe, where we gorged on tender saltfish fritters, warming pumpkin ginger soup and sticky, delicious, caramelized-plantain crepes while looking out across the misty mountains, surrounded by the buzz of swallowtail hummingbirds.

From New York Times ● Mar. 9, 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

It featured little bits of saltfish that acted as a flavor-booster like anchovies do in Caesar dressing.

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

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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