Caribbean Breakfast

Ingredients

While the English Breakfast is known for its hearty components like bacon and baked beans, the Caribbean Breakfast incorporates vibrant tropical flavors and spices. It replaces traditional English ingredients with Caribbean staples such as plantains, ackee, and jerk seasoning, giving it a unique and exciting twist. We alse have the original recipe for English Breakfast, so you can check it out.

• 4 slices of bacon 4 slices of bacon
• 2 ripe plantains, peeled and sliced 2 ripe plantains, peeled and sliced
• 1 cup (240ml) canned ackee, drained 1 cup (240ml) canned ackee, drained
• 1 small onion, diced 1 small onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon jerk seasoning 1 teaspoon jerk seasoning
• 4 eggs 4 eggs
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 350 kcal / 1465 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 15g, 5g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 45g, 20g
• Protein: 12g
• Fiber: 6g
• Salt: 1g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
2. 2.
   In the same skillet, add the sliced plantains and cook until golden brown on both sides. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. 3.
   In the same skillet, sauté the onion, bell pepper, and garlic until softened.
4. 4.
   Add the ackee and jerk seasoning to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, until heated through.
5. 5.
   Push the ackee mixture to one side of the skillet and crack the eggs into the other side. Cook until the eggs reach your desired doneness.
6. 6.
   Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. 7.
   Serve the Caribbean Breakfast with crispy bacon, plantains, and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Plantains — Make sure the plantains are ripe but still firm for the best texture and flavor.
• Ackee — Rinse the canned ackee before using to remove any excess salt or brine.
• Jerk seasoning — Adjust the amount of jerk seasoning according to your spice preference. Start with a small amount and add more if desired.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra kick of flavor, serve the Caribbean Breakfast with a side of hot sauce or salsa.
• If you can't find canned ackee, you can substitute it with scrambled tofu or sautéed mushrooms for a vegetarian version.
• Add a squeeze of lime juice over the dish before serving to enhance the tropical flavors.
• Serve the Caribbean Breakfast with toasted bread or roti for a complete meal.
• Feel free to customize the dish by adding other Caribbean ingredients like callaloo or fried plantain chips.

Serving advice

Serve the Caribbean Breakfast hot and fresh. Arrange the crispy bacon, plantains, ackee mixture, and eggs on a plate, and garnish with fresh cilantro for a pop of color. Accompany it with a side of hot sauce or salsa for those who enjoy an extra kick of spice.

Presentation advice

To make the dish visually appealing, arrange the colorful components of the Caribbean Breakfast in an artful manner on the plate. Place the bacon slices diagonally, stack the golden plantains, and spoon the ackee mixture next to the eggs. Garnish with a sprig of fresh cilantro for a touch of elegance.