Saltfish buljol

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Saltfish buljol is a spicy Trini dish made by soaking and boiling pieces of salted fish, then blending them with tomatoes, hot peppers, sweet peppers, onions, and oil. The dish is most commonly enjoyed as a hearty breakfast, when it is placed into a type of bread called bake , creating a sandwich in the process. Saltfish buljol is often paired with provisions (Trini term for boiled root vegetables) on the side, and the dish is often garnished with sliced scotch bonnet peppers.