The most Authentic OILDOWN, Grenada Style!

breadfruit

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: plantains

Sweet potatoes offer similar texture and flavor, while plantains are more widely available.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, and pork can be less expensive.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is more affordable.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: red chili

Jalapeños provide heat with less intensity, and red chili is often more accessible.

Start with seasoned chicken in an iron pot.

Add saltfish that has been soaked overnight to remove scales.

Layer in breadfruit and other provisions like sweet potatoes and green bananas.

Add carrots and pumpkin, diced.

Incorporate more seasoned pork into the pot.

Ensure to layer the ingredients properly to prevent breaking.

Add okras, cutting off the heads but leaving them whole.

Pour in fresh coconut milk blended with fresh turmeric for richness.

Check the water level and add more if necessary to prevent burning.

Cover the pot and let it cook for about half an hour on a good fire.

Cooking Techniques

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