Ackee
A fruit that is a national symbol of Jamaica and is used in the dish Ackee and Saltfish.
Patois: Mi a go mek ackee an saltfish dis mawnin.
English: I’m going to make ackee and saltfish this morning.
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Patois: Ackee and saltfish nice!
English: Ackee and saltfish are delicious!
Ackee is the national fruit of Jamaica and half of the national dish, ackee and codfish. It was introduced from West Africa in 1778 and is now found all over Jamaica. The tree bears large red to yellow fruits that burst open when ripe, revealing bright yellow arils that are eaten. Ackee is considered one of Jamaica's greatest delicacies.
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Ackee is a beloved Jamaican fruit and an integral part of the national dish, "Ackee and Saltfish."
Ackee
A tropical fruit that is the national fruit of Jamaica. It is typically cooked and eaten as part of a dish called "ackee and saltfish."
Patois: Mi love fi nyam ackee and saltfish fi mi breakfast.
English: I love to eat ackee and saltfish for breakfast.
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