Ackee

 

Seasoned Rice with Ackee

  For a while, my grandmother has been feinding for Seasoned Rice. At times, she would indirectly suggest her wants or desires. Her favorite comment is, “yu know a long time mi nuh eat ____” (and she fills in the blank). I too have been wanting to cook Seasoned Rice but I always seem to forget,…

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March 2, 2012

Ackee with Smoked Pork and Roasted Bell Peppers

Ackee is Jamaica’s National Dish.  On this website, as I mentioned before, you will notice a variety of remixes or variations of this dish.  The traditional dish is  prepared and served with Cod Fish.  Here is another rendition of  the famous ackee. I was craving Salted Pork, but was unable to get to the Jamaican…

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January 13, 2012

Ackee and Saltfish with Okras and Bacon

Ackee and Salted Fish (usually cod) is Jamaica’s national dish. Add a few slices of avocado, roasted breadfruit, boiled or fried dumplings and your belly will love you. I have often recreated my dishes and add whatever ingredients I happen to be in the mood for, at that moment.  In this photo, I have added…

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November 25, 2011