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Ackee & Fried Breadfruit

Cultural Context

Originating from Jamaica, Ackee & Fried Breadfruit is a beloved dish that showcases the country's unique flavors and ingredients. Ackee, a fruit native to West Africa, is often paired with saltfish, reflecting the historical influence of the transatlantic slave trade. This dish is not only a staple in Jamaican households but also a symbol of national pride, often enjoyed during festive occasions. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Jamaica, celebrated in Caribbean restaurants worldwide.

JamaicanJMmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups ackee
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic
2 green onions
2 scallions
1 scotch bonnet pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning
1 large breadfruit
2 stalks lemongrass
2 leaves sauce leaf

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

saltfish

🥗Healthier: smoked mackerel

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still provides protein.

breadfruit

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: plantains

Plantains are easier to find and can be fried similarly.

1

Prep the seasoning for the ackee.

2

Add salt to the pot.

3

Add ackee to the pot and let it cook.

4

Peel the breadfruit.

5

Cut the breadfruit to remove the core.

6

Pour olive oil into a skillet for the vegetables.

7

Add garlic to the skillet first for flavor.

8

Stir in green onion and white onion.

9

Add a piece of scotch bonnet pepper for flavoring.

10

Add blended vegetables to the skillet.

11

Add ackee to the skillet along with black pepper and all-purpose seasoning.

12

Pour oil into another skillet for frying the breadfruit.

13

Use garlic to flavor the oil for frying the breadfruit.

14

Cook the breadfruit in the pot.

Cooking Techniques

boilingfrying

Equipment Needed

skilletpotknifecutting boardspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Ackee and SaltfishFried Breadfruit

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