Grenada's national dish

A picture of Grenada's national dish, Oil Down.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. salt fish (soaked and deboned)
• 2 lbs. chicken (cut into pieces, optional)
• 2 lbs. pig tail (boiled to remove excess salt) (optional)
• 3 cups coconut milk (freshly squeezed)
• 2 medium whole breadfruit (peeled, guts removed)
• 2 hands of green bananas (peeled)
• 2 lbs. counter flour (for dumplings)
• 2 bundles of callaloo leaves (finely chopped)
• 1 carrot (peeled and chopped)
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 sprigs thyme
• 1 tsp turmeric (optional, for color)
• Salt to taste

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Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:
   • Soak the salt fish overnight and remove any bones.
   • Peel and chop the breadfruit, carrots, and green bananas.
   • Season the chicken pieces with a blend of green seasonings and salt.
   • In a separate bowl, combine the counter flour, salt, and water to form a firm dough for dumplings. Set aside.
2. Combine Ingredients in the Pot:
   • Layer the pot by adding the breadfruit and green bananas first, packing them neatly along the natural curve of the pot.
   • Place the boiled pigtail and seasoned chicken in the center of the pot.
3. Add Liquids & Spices:
   • Pour in the freshly squeezed coconut milk and turmeric. Be careful not to fill the pot to the top, leaving space for expansion during cooking. Bring it to a boil.
4. Add Dumplings:
   • Carefully add the prepared dumplings to the boiling pot.
5. Add Callaloo & Vegetables:
   • Add the chopped callaloo leaves, carrots, onion, garlic, and thyme.
6. Season and Simmer:
   • Season with salt to taste. Allow everything to simmer for 40-50 minutes, or until the vegetables and breadfruit are tender, and the liquid has reduced. DO NOT STIR !!
7. Serve:

Where and when to find oil down

Availability of oil down follows the availability of breadfruit, it is guaranteed to be available around Grenada's independence celebrations on colors day.

Regular availability of oildown

Day of week	Food vendor	Location	Parish
Every Day	Ants nest	Maurice bishop International Airport	St.George
Wednesday
Thursday	Queens Grill	Maurice Bishop Highway	St.George
Friday		Woodlands	St.George
Saturday		Woodlands	St.George