Ackee with Christmas Ham

This is a delicious breakfast recipe using the Jamaican national fruit which is the Ackee and pairing it with Christmas Ham. Ackees are so versatile that can be used with a host of things to make a very delicious dish. Top this dish off by serving up with some hot fried dumplings.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/4 tsp Ocho Rios Allspice Pimento seeds (Buy Now)
• 1 can Jamaican Country Style Ackee (Buy Now)
• 1/2 cup Smoked Picnic Ham (diced)
• 1/4 cup virgin coconut or vegetable oil
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 1 tsp. green scotch bonnet pepper (finely sliced)
• 1 tsp salt to taste
• 2 small tomatoes (chopped)
• Escallion for garnish (sliced)
• 1 tsp. black pepper to taste
• 5 sprigs thyme

DIRECTIONS:

• Heat a large skillet. Add oil and heat up.
• Throw in the onion and sauté until slightly brown.
• Add garlic, scotch bonnet pepper, and ham and sauté.
• Fold drained ackees, leave to heat through for 3 minutes.
• Add tomato.
• Add escallion
• Add thyme, salt and black pepper to taste
• Serve immediately with freshly made crispy fried dumplings/Johnny cakes.
• Enjoy