About this dish
A one-pot stew of breadfruit and salted meat simmered in coconut milk until the liquid reduces to a rich oil.
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Ingredients
🍈1 breadfruit, cubed
🥥3 cups coconut milk
🥩300g salted pork or pigtail
🥬1 bunch callaloo or spinach
Method
Serves 21
Layer breadfruit, salted meat, and callaloo in a large pot.2
Pour coconut milk over everything, along with turmeric for color.3
Cover and simmer without stirring until the breadfruit is tender.4
Continue cooking until the coconut milk reduces to a thick, oily sauce.5
Serve hot as a hearty one-pot meal.✓ What Makes it Authentic
Oil down is considered the national dish of Grenada, named for the way coconut milk cooks down into an oily, flavorful sauce.
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