Ackee & Salt Fish

This beloved recipe is unique to Jamaica; as a matter of fact it is considered our national dish. Ackees came to Jamaica from West Africa but in most of the countries where they grow they are not eaten. Ackee is a fruit encased in a bright orange pod with three large black seeds. Only the yellow flesh is eaten, as a vegetable. Waxy when raw, ackee becomes extremely soft and delicate when boiled. The slightly nutty flavour and silky texture can only be likened to avocado but it really has to