Ackee Fritters & Steamed Callaloo || Jamaican Vegan Breakfast

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: polenta

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Polenta offers a similar texture with added flavor.

onion

🥗Healthier: green onions

💰Cheaper: shallots

Green onions provide a milder flavor.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: poblano pepper

💰Cheaper: canned peppers

Canned peppers are more affordable and still flavorful.

Pick out the ackee, removing the seed and pink membrane.

Boil water with salt in a pot.

Cook the ackee in boiling water until soft, about 8-10 minutes.

Remove the ackee from heat and let it cool in a bowl.

In a mixing bowl, combine 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour, cumin, black pepper, and salt.

Add finely chopped onion, scallion, thyme, scotch bonnet pepper, and the cooled ackee to the dry ingredients.

Mix until combined, ensuring the batter is not too thick.

Let the batter sit for a while to allow flavors to meld.

Heat oil until hot for frying.

Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown.

Remove fritters and drain on paper towels.

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