Sautéed Ackee Jamaican Fruit Dish
Ingredients
- 1 dozen fresh Ackee, picked and cleaned
- 2 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable oil
- 4 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed
- 2 small onions (1 red and 1 regular or 1 medium regular onion, peeled and diced)
- Sweet peppers (red, yellow and green, washed and diced)
- 1 small tomato, washed, seeds removed and diced
- 1/2 yellow scotch bonnet pepper, washed and sliced
- Black pepper to taste
- Salt to taste
- 2 sprigs of thyme (leaves only)
- 1 sprig of parsley, washed and finely chopped
Preparation
Bring salted water to a rapid boil in a large pot.
Lower the flame, add 2 pieces of garlic and ackee.
Cook uncovered on low heat until fork-tender, approximately 20-25 minutes, checking periodically to avoid overcooking.
Remove from heat and drain the water completely.
In a dutchpot or skillet, add coconut oil, remaining garlic, onions, sweet peppers, tomatoes, scotch bonnet peppers, and thyme.
Sauté on low heat for 5-7 minutes.
Add ackee and combine all ingredients using a spoon.
Lightly season with black pepper and let simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
Remove from heat and sprinkle with parsley.
Serve with your favorite side dish, depending on the time of day.