Name: Pick-Up Saltfish
Yield: Makes 8 appetizer servings
Ingredients: 1 12-ounce piece dried salt cod (with skin and bones); 1 medium onion, minced; 1 medium green bell pepper, minced; 2 medium tomatoes, seeded, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon finely grated lime peel; 1/2 teaspoon minced seeded Scotch bonnet chile or habanero chile; 1 hard-boiled egg, peeled, chopped; 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, sliced

Pick-Up SaltfishScott Peterson

Saltfish is a staple throughout the Caribbean, providing a rich, salty flavor for simple dishes like fritters, steamed callaloo, and rice. This dish is called "pick-up saltfish" because the salt cod is pulled apart and shredded. It's made into a salad that's eaten for breakfast or brunch with coconut bake or crackers. It's a good party snack, too.

The salt cod needs to soak overnight, so start this recipe a day ahead. Salt cod is available at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.

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