We’ve made Jamaica’s national dish Vegan friendly! And it still has the FLAVA! Jackfruit is a great substitute for saltfish because of its similar texture, give it a try! It’s delicious!

 

Ackee and Jackfruit

540g Ackee

  • 540g Green Jackfruit
  • 2 tsp. Salt
  • 2tsp. Black pepper
  • 2 tsp. Thyme
  • 2tsp. Paprika
  • 2 tsp. pimento
  • 1 Large tomato
  • 1 cup mixed peppers
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper

 

  1. Firstly wash Jackfruit, cut hard rubbery ends off and break off stringy pieces and place in a bowl.
  2. Then add 1 tbsp. of olive oil to a pan on high heat and add onions garlic and scotch bonnet and sorte for 2 minutes.
  3. Add Jackfruit to the pan and season with black pepper, salt, thyme, pimento, and mix together then cook for 10 minutes.
  4. Then add mixed peppers, tomatoes.
  5. Drain Ackee and place in pan and season black pepper and thyme. Gently fold over and simmer for 5 minutes.