COPPER🇬🇩 Grenada
Oil down recipe
A flavorful one-pot dish with coconut and spices.
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 600 g breadfruit
- 200 g carrots
- 1 unit onion
- 3 unit garlic
- 1 tbsp thyme
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 500 ml water
How to make Oil down
- Cut 1 kg of chicken into pieces, seasoning evenly with 1 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper.
- In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat; brown the chicken pieces on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add 1 chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves to the pot, cooking and stirring for an additional 5 minutes.
- Introduce 1 teaspoon of thyme and 2 chopped carrots, sautéing together until aromatic, about 5 minutes more.
- Pour in 400 ml of coconut milk and 1 cup of water, stirring to combine all ingredients well.
- Add 300 g of diced breadfruit to the pot, ensuring it's submerged in the broth.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, then reduce the heat to low.
- Cover the pot and let it simmer for 30-40 minutes until the chicken is tender and cooked through, checking occasionally.
- Taste the broth and adjust seasoning if needed before serving hot on plates or bowls.
What is Oil down?
Oil down is a traditional dish from Grenada. It takes about 90 minutes to prepare, is considered medium to make at home, and uses 10 ingredients.
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