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Breakfast

Ackee with cheese

Ackee fruit, once cooked, takes on a creamy texture close to scrambled eggs and pairs well with melting salty cheese. A typical breakfast from the Caribbean region.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Drain the ackee thoroughly and gently rinse it under cold water.
  2. Sauté the chopped onion, pepper and chilli in the oil for 4 minutes.
  3. Add the diced tomato and let it break down for 3 minutes.
  4. Gently fold in the ackee, keeping it whole, and heat for 3 minutes.
  5. Add the butter and crumbled salted cheese, then stir gently until it starts to melt.
  6. Season with pepper and serve straight away, with toasted bread if you like.

Variations and tips

Version without salted cheese. Replace the salted cheese with fresh cheese, adding a little salt to the pan.

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