Mackerel Run Down

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Mackerel Run Down

Ingredients

Mackerel Run Down - Ingredients 2lb salted mackerel
 1 tin of coconut milk (or make your own fresh)
 1 cup water
 1 onion
 3 scallion
 2 tomatoes
 A few sprigs of thyme (about 4 or 5)
 3 garlic cloves
 vinegar, black pepper and salt to taste (generally about 1 or 2 teaspoons of each)



Cooking

Mackerel Run Down - Soaking the salt out of the mackerel Soak mackerel in water overnight, changing water regularly










Mackerel Run Down - Boiling the mackerel Boil the mackerel for 15 minutes then allow to cool










Mackerel Run Down - Removing mackerel heads and bones Remove the mackerel heads (optional) and bones then cut the fish in to small pieces










Mackerel Run Down - Chopping vegetables Chop the onion, scallion, tomato and garlic










Mackerel Run Down - Heating the coconut milk and water Combine the coconut milk and water in a saucepan, bring to the boil then turn the heat down to simmer.










Mackerel Run Down - Adding mackerel Add mackerel then simmer for 15 minutes










Mackerel Run Down - Adding vegetables Add onion, scallion, tomato, garlic and thyme, cook for 10 minutes more.
 If sauce is still watery, mix 1 tablespoon of flour in 1/4 cup of water and stir in to the mixture.









Serving

Mackerel Run Down - Serving Serve with boiled green bananas and dumplings










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