Classic Ackee (Jamaican)

Name: Classic Ackee (Jamaican)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Jamaican
Ingredients: chickpeas; onion; butter; paprika; tomato; coriander; black pepper

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Classic Ackee (Jamaican) — a signature dish of Jamaican cuisine, prepared in the traditional way.

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 20 min

Cook 40 min

Serves 4

Difficulty Medium

🛒 Ingredients

chickpeas

onion

butter

paprika

tomato

coriander

black pepper

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 4

Serving size 1 serving (101g)

Amount per serving

Calories 216

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 18g 23%

Saturated Fat 10g 50%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 43mg 14%

Sodium 4mg 0%

Total Carbohydrate 8.7g 3%

Dietary Fiber 0.6g 2%

Total Sugars 1.4g

Protein 1.4g 3%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 77mg 2%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Values are estimated from ingredients and may vary.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Prepare all ingredients for Classic Ackee (Jamaican): chickpeas, onion, butter, paprika, tomato, coriander, black pepper.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and cook the chickpeas until browned on all sides.

Add the aromatic ingredients (onion, garlic, and spices) and cook until fragrant.

Add remaining ingredients, stir well, and simmer gently until tender and well-combined.

Season to taste with salt, pepper, and any spices typical of Jamaican cuisine.

Serve hot and enjoy this Jamaican specialty with bread or rice on the side.