Description
Savor a vegan rendition of a Jamaican favorite with this Ackee and Jackfruit recipe. Featuring creamy ackee and savory jackfruit, it’s loaded with colorful vegetables and spices, making it a delightful meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can of ackee (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup of jackfruit (young, canned or fresh, shredded)
- 1 medium onion (sliced)
- 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 1 bell pepper (sliced, any color)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 1 Scotch bonnet pepper (whole, for flavor, optional)
- 1 teaspoon of thyme (dried or fresh)
- 1 teaspoon of allspice (ground)
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free option)
- 1 tablespoon of coconut oil (or any vegetable oil)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh lime or lemon juice (for serving)
- Cooked rice or festival (for serving)
Instructions
- Drain and Rinse the Ackee: Open the can of ackee, drain the liquid, and rinse under cold water. Set aside in a bowl.
- Prepare the Jackfruit: If using canned jackfruit, drain and rinse it. For fresh jackfruit, peel, remove seeds, and shred into pieces resembling fish.
- Chop the Vegetables: Slice the onion and bell pepper, mince the garlic, and chop the green onions. Leave the Scotch bonnet pepper whole.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large skillet, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Add sliced onion and bell pepper, sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add Garlic and Spices: Stir in minced garlic, thyme, and allspice. Cook for an additional minute, stirring frequently.
- Incorporate the Jackfruit: Add shredded jackfruit to the skillet, stirring to combine. Cook for 5-7 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Add the Ackee: Gently fold in the ackee and add the whole Scotch bonnet pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Season the Dish: Pour in soy sauce or tamari, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove Scotch bonnet if desired.
- Finish with Green Onions: Stir in chopped green onions just before serving.
- Prepare the Plate: Cook rice or festival while the ackee and jackfruit mixture is cooking.
- Serve the Dish: Spoon the mixture onto a plate of rice or alongside festival. Squeeze fresh lime or lemon juice over the top.
- Garnish and Enjoy: Optionally, sprinkle fresh herbs on top and enjoy your vegan Jamaican ackee saltfish!
Notes
- For a more fishy flavor, consider adding a pinch of seaweed flakes or a splash of liquid smoke when incorporating the jackfruit.
- Adjust the spice level by removing the Scotch bonnet pepper before serving if you prefer a milder dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes