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Ackee and chickpea curry bowl with coconut milk
Fresh and nutritious Ackee and Chickpea curry with vegetables

Vegan Ackee and Chickpea Curry

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Main Courses
Ackee is Jamaica's national fruit. When cooked, it resembles creamy scrambled eggs. Traditionally served with saltfish, this vegan version uses chickpeas and curry for a protein-packed wonder.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
⌛ Total Time 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 550 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Caribbean

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large skillet
  • Colander

Allergen Information

⚠️ Tree Nuts

Instructions

1 ✓

Dice veggies. Rinse chickpeas. Rinse Ackee GENTLY.

Tip: Ackee breaks easily.
2 ✓

Sauté onion, pepper, garlic until soft.

Tip: Build flavor base.
3 ✓

Add curry powder, cook briefly. Add tomato.

Tip: Toast spices.
4 ✓

Add chickpeas and coconut milk. Simmer until thick.

Tip: Creamy sauce.
5 ✓

Fold in Ackee gently. Heat through.

Tip: Do not mash.
6 ✓

Garnish with cilantro.

Recipe FAQ

Where to find Ackee?
Specialty stores or online, usually canned. Only use cooked/canned; raw fruit can be toxic!
Substitute?
Silken tofu is similar in texture.

Ingredients

  • 1 can (19 oz) Ackee (drained)
  • 1 can (15 oz) Chickpeas (drained)
  • 1 medium Red Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 medium Tomato
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 tsp Curry Powder (Jamaican style)
  • 3/4 cup Coconut Milk
  • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper