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Grenada Oil Down

Cultural Context

Originating from Grenada, Oil Down is a beloved national dish that reflects the island's agricultural bounty and cultural heritage. Traditionally cooked in one pot, this hearty meal combines breadfruit, coconut milk, and various proteins, symbolizing the communal spirit of Grenadian gatherings. Today, it is enjoyed not only in Grenada but also throughout the Caribbean, with variations adapting to local ingredients and tastes.

CaribbeanGDmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups breadfruit
1 cup banana
1 cup sweet potato
1 cup yam
1 lb smoked turkey
1 lb saltfish
1 lb chicken
1 cup kalalo
1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon turmeric
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons green seasoning
1 cup corn
2 tablespoons lime juice

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

breadfruit

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Sweet potatoes provide a similar texture and flavor.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: coconut cream diluted with water

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

saltfish

🥗Healthier: grilled fish

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Grilled fish offers a healthier protein option.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative.

1

Peel and cut breadfruit, banana, sweet potato, and yam into chunks.

2

Soak salted meat (smoked turkey and saltfish) in water to remove excess salt by boiling.

3

Prepare a bowl of lime water and place the cut provision in it to prevent oxidation.

4

Cut the provision evenly for even cooking.

5

Layer the provision in the pot, keeping them separated for easy serving.

6

Place the chicken in the middle of the pot, followed by smoked turkey and saltfish.

7

Add blanched kalalo to the pot.

8

Prepare the coconut base by mixing coconut milk with curry powder and turmeric, adding grated garlic and green seasoning.

9

Roll cornmeal dumplings and place them on top of the ingredients in the pot.

10

Pour the coconut mixture over the layered ingredients in the pot.

11

Cover the pot halfway to prevent overflow and simmer without stirring until everything is tender, about an hour.

12

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboilingsteaming

Equipment Needed

large potknifecutting boardspatula

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Oil DownGrenadian Oil Down

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