Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Breadfruit Oil Down With Pigtails

Login to Save
WhaToCook Trini Recipes And More
WhaToCook Trini Recipes And More
82 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow WhaToCook Trini Recipes And More to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Breadfruit Oil Down With Pigtails

Cultural Context

Originating from the Caribbean, Breadfruit Oil Down is a beloved dish that highlights the region's bountiful produce and culinary traditions. Traditionally, it is a communal meal, often enjoyed during family gatherings and festive occasions. The dish has evolved, with variations appearing across islands, but its essence remains a hearty, flavorful preparation that celebrates local ingredients like breadfruit and pigtails.

CaribbeanTTmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
breadfruit
pigtails
coconut milk
1 large onion
5-6 garlic cloves
2 hot peppers
dried basil leaves
3 seasoned peppers
2 cups water
salt
hot sauce

pigtails

🥗Healthier: smoked turkey

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Smoked turkey provides a leaner option while maintaining flavor.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Evaporated milk is more accessible and still creamy.

1

Cut the breadfruit into big pieces and clean it.

2

Soak the salted pigtails in water for a few minutes, changing the water three times to reduce saltiness.

3

Cut the pigtails into smaller pieces.

4

Add the pigtails to the pot with the breadfruit and other ingredients.

5

Chop 1 large onion and add it to the pot.

6

Cut up 5-6 garlic cloves and add them to the pot.

7

Chop 2 hot peppers and add them to the pot.

8

Blend 3 seasoned peppers with some Shadow Beni and add to the pot.

9

Add 2 tablespoons of dried basil leaves to the pot.

10

Pour in the coconut milk and stir to combine.

11

Add 2 cups of water to top up the pot.

12

Cover the pot and cook on the stove for about 25 minutes until the breadfruit is tender.

13

Taste the sauce and add more salt if needed, allowing it to simmer for an additional 3 minutes.

14

Add hot sauce to taste before serving.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsimmering

Equipment Needed

slow cookerpotcutting boardknife

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Also Known As

Oil DownBreadfruit Oil Down

More Breadfruit Oil Down With Pigtails Videos

(12 videos)

Similar Caribbean Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)