Buljol (Trinidadian saltfish salad)
Flaked salt cod tossed with tomato, onion, avocado and chilli, a fresh Trinidadian breakfast eaten with bakes.
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.16 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Drain the soaked cod, cover with fresh cold water and bring to the boil. Simmer for 8 minutes, drain, then cool until you can handle it.
8 min - 2
Flake the fish into small pieces, taking out the skin and bones. Taste a piece. If it is still very salty, rinse under cold water and squeeze dry.
- 3
Mix the tomatoes, red onion, spring onions, chilli, garlic and coriander in a bowl.
- 4
Add the fish, olive oil, lime juice and pepper and toss gently. Leave for 10 minutes so the flavours join.
10 min - 5
Taste for lime and pepper. Salt is rarely needed.
- 6
Serve with the avocado on top, with lettuce, boiled green banana or warm bread.
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