Dried salted fish offers benefits like being a protein powerhouse, rich in minerals (iodine, selenium, calcium) and Omega-3's for heart/brain/bone health, plus supporting immunity and energy; however, the high sodium from salting requires moderation, but modern methods can reduce salt, and its nutrients (like protein, B12) remain concentrated, making it valuable, long-lasting food source.

Culinary suggestions...

To cook dried salted fish, you must first desalt it by soaking and boiling/simmering in water, changing the water several times until it's less salty, then flake or shred it and saute with aromatics like onions, garlic, peppers, and tomatoes, adding herbs like thyme for a flavourful Caribbean style dish, or steam it with ginger for a Asian preparation, remembering to taste and adjust seasoning, as it remains salty.