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Brittney Kilgore
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Oil Down

Cultural Context

Oil Down is a beloved dish from Grenada, often considered the national dish. It reflects the island's rich culinary heritage, combining local ingredients like breadfruit and coconut milk with saltfish and chicken. Traditionally enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations, it showcases the Caribbean's vibrant flavors. Today, Oil Down is celebrated not just in Grenada but also in various Caribbean communities around the world, each adding their unique twist to this hearty stew.

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6 servings
Servings4
2 lbs breadfruit
1 lb chicken wings
1 lb turkey wings
4 green bananas
1 lb salt fish
2 cups carrots, chopped
1 cup pumpkin, diced
2 cups callaloo
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

1

Cut the breadfruit, removing the center and skin.

2

Wash the breadfruit and cut it into pieces.

3

Add chicken wings and turkey wings to the pot.

4

Wash and prepare the green bananas, ensuring not to cut too deep.

5

Prepare the salt fish by adding it to the pot.

6

Add callaloo to the pot.

7

Add carrots and pumpkin for color.

8

Mash turmeric and coconut together, then strain to extract liquid.

9

Add water to the strained coconut and turmeric mixture, repeating if necessary.

10

Start boiling the mixture in the pot.

11

Go to the store to get salt when realizing it's missing.

12

Add flour to make dumplings, mixing with water to form a dough.

13

Knead the dough until it reaches the right consistency.

Equipment Needed

large pot

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fishtree-nuts

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