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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 cups breadfruit
4 green bananas
1 cup dashing leaf
1 cup callaloo
3 cloves garlic
1 medium onion
2 tablespoons thyme
1/4 cup chives
1 cup pumpkin
1 cup okra
1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups dumpling flour

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

1

Put dashing leaf and callaloo in the pot.

2

Layer breadfruit at the bottom as it takes the longest to cook.

3

Add fresh seasoning: garlic, onion, thyme, and chives.

4

Add green bananas and more seasoning.

5

Place pumpkin and okra closer to the top as they steam nicely.

6

Blend fresh coconut and turmeric with salt to create a mixture.

7

Pour the coconut and turmeric mixture into the pot.

8

Prepare dumplings using the coconut milk and turmeric blend, and place them on top.

9

Cover and let everything steam until the coconut milk boils down and creates coconut oil.

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknife

Dietary

vegetariandairy-freegluten-free

Allergens

fishtree-nuts

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