Ackee
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The ackee, also known as ackee apple, is a fruit of the Sapindaceae family, as are the lychee and the longan. It is native to tropical West Africa. The scientific name honours Captain William Bligh wh
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Leaves, upper and lower surface
Inflorescence
Fruit as it splits upon ripening "smile"
Ackee and saltfish
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Ackee and saltfish is the Jamaican national dish prepared with sauteed ackee and salted codfish.
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…Imported to Jamaica from West Africa before 1773, the use of ackee in Jamaican cuisine is prominent. Ackee is the national fruit of Jamaica, while ackee and saltfish is the official national dish of Jamaica. The ackee is allowed to open fully before picking in order to eliminate toxicity. When it has "yawned" or…
Ackee and saltfish, served with coleslaw