On my plate this week is Jamaica’s national dish, Ackee & Salt Fish.
Last week I went to see the Bob Marley movie, “One Love”. And last Saturday after a drive through Barbados’ countryside visiting friends, I left their place with a hand of bananas picked from one of their trees that same afternoon and ackees. I knew exactly what I was having the next day for brunch: a plateful of Ackee & Salt fish – to be chased down with a big mug of lemongrass & bay leaf tea.
My first taste of ackee was more than 25 years ago whilst on a trip to Jamaica. I immediately fell in love with the dish, and fortunately, I can get fresh ackees here in Barbados. Each season, I look forward to eating the dish.
