Ackee must be handled with care before it reaches the plate.
A ripe red pod opens to show black seeds and pale arils. An open pod alone does not make every part edible.
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Photo · Jerome Walker · CC BY-SA 3.0In Jamaica, prepared ackee is often cooked with saltfish. Its mild, tender flesh works well in a savory meal.
Photo · Ralf Steinberger · CC BY 2.0Ackee must be handled with care before it reaches the plate.
Only properly ripened, prepared arils are eaten. The seeds and other parts must be discarded.
In Jamaica, prepared ackee is often cooked with saltfish. Its mild, tender flesh works well in a savory meal.
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