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Ackee

Blighia sapida Allergen-Free
Ackee

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Sapindaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Jamaican, West African
  • Seasonality Late Summer to Early Winter (fresh); Year-Round (canned)
  • Source Ackee Fruit

Was ist Ackee?

A fruit native to West Africa, known for its buttery texture and mild, nutty flavor, commonly used in Jamaican cuisine after careful preparation.

Wie schmeckt Ackee?

Ackee hat einen mild, nutty, buttery, slightly sweet Geschmack mit subtle, earthy, mildly aromatic Aromen.

Taste
Mild, Nutty, Buttery, Slightly Sweet
Texture
Creamy, Soft, Custardy
Aroma
Subtle, Earthy, Mildly Aromatic
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Nährwertangaben

Per 100g
Calories150 kcal
Total Fat15 g
Saturated Fat5 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein4 g
Total Carbohydrate9 g
Dietary Fiber5 g
Total Sugars5 g
Calcium30 mg
Iron3 mg
Potassium300 mg

Geheimtipp des Chefs

When cooking canned ackee, drain and rinse it gently. Add it to your dish at the very end of cooking to prevent it from breaking down too much.

Ackee Ersatz & Verhältnisse

Der beste Ersatz für Ackee ist Scrambled Tofu, verwendet im Verhältnis 1:1. Similar fluffy, creamy texture and ability to absorb flavors, good for savory dishes.

Ersatz für Ackee mit Verhältnissen
Ersatz Verhältnis Am besten geeignet für
Scrambled Tofu Am besten 1:1 Similar fluffy, creamy texture and ability to absorb flavors, good for savory dishes.
Canned Palm Heart 1:1 Can be cut and cooked to achieve a similar soft, slightly fibrous texture, though flavor is different.
Artichoke Hearts (canned) 1:1 Provides a soft, meaty texture but has a distinct flavor profile.
Firm Avocado 1:1 Offers a buttery texture and mild flavor, though not suitable for direct cooking like ackee.

Wie man Ackee auswählt & lagert

  1. Always purchase canned ackee from reputable brands.
  2. Never consume fresh, unripe, or unopened ackee pods due to toxicity.

Womit passt Ackee gut zusammen?

  • Saltfish
  • callaloo
  • bell peppers
  • onions
  • Scotch bonnet pepper
  • rice and peas.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Wie schmeckt Ackee?

Mild, Nutty, Buttery, Slightly Sweet Subtle, Earthy, Mildly Aromatic

Was ist ein guter Ersatz für Ackee?

Der beste Ersatz ist Scrambled Tofu (1:1). Similar fluffy, creamy texture and ability to absorb flavors, good for savory dishes.

Wie wählt und lagert man Ackee?

Always purchase canned ackee from reputable brands. Never consume fresh, unripe, or unopened ackee pods due to toxicity.

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