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Real Jamaican Christmas Breakfast 🇯🇲 | Liver , Boiled Banana & Ackee & Saltfish

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Ackee & Saltfish

Cultural Context

Originating from Jamaica, Ackee & Saltfish is the national dish, showcasing the island's unique flavors and ingredients. Traditionally enjoyed for breakfast, it reflects the influence of West African cuisine, particularly the use of ackee, which was brought to the Caribbean in the 18th century. Today, this dish is celebrated globally, often found in Caribbean restaurants and homes, symbolizing the rich cultural heritage of Jamaica.

JamaicanJMmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb beef liver
2 teaspoons all-purpose seasoning
1 tablespoon jerk seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon browning
1 tablespoon crushed fermented berries
3 cloves garlic
1 medium onion
1 medium bell pepper
2 medium fresh tomato
1 tablespoon ginger
1/4 cup cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons ketchup

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

saltfish

🥗Healthier: fresh fish

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Fresh fish can be lower in sodium and more affordable than traditional saltfish.

ackee

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: pumpkin

These alternatives mimic the texture but are more widely available.

1

Cut off chewy parts of the beef liver.

2

Cut the liver into smaller pieces.

3

Marinate the liver with all-purpose seasoning, jerk seasoning, garlic powder, browning, and crushed fermented berries.

4

Prepare garlic, onion, bell pepper, fresh tomato, ginger, cilantro, and salt for cooking.

5

Make chocolate tea.

Cooking Techniques

soakingboilingsautéing

Equipment Needed

skilletknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Ackee and CodfishJamaican Ackee

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