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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
3 lbs salted pig tail
3 lbs chicken (legs & thigh)
1 1/2 tablespoon Caribbean Green Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon Black Pepper
1 tablespoon curry powder
2-3 tablespoon coconut oil
1 large onion
6 cloves garlic
6 pimento peppers
5-8 sprigs thyme
6 scallions
2 large sweet potato
2 lbs pumpkin
8 okra
4-5 cups water
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
1 scotch bonnet pepper
1 tablespoon chicken stock powder
1 tablespoon grated ginger
2 tablespoon parsley
1 1/2 tablespoon shado beni (Culantro)
1

In a large pot, heat the coconut oil and sauté the onion, garlic, and pimento peppers until fragrant.

2

Add the salted pig tail and chicken, browning them slightly.

3

Stir in the Caribbean Green Seasoning, salt, black pepper, curry powder, and grated ginger.

4

Add the sweet potato, pumpkin, okra, and thyme, mixing well.

5

Pour in the water and coconut milk, then add the scotch bonnet pepper and chicken stock powder.

6

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the meats are cooked through and the vegetables are tender.

7

Finish with scallions and parsley before serving.

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