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Grenadian Coconut Breadfruit Stew

Grenadian oil down with breadfruit, coconut milk, callaloo, turmeric, and salt cod.

Published and reviewed by Kitchgrow on 1 September 2026Updated

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Grenadian Coconut Breadfruit Stew

1 hr 15 mintotal

35 min hands-on40 min hands-off

Prep 20 min · Cook 15 min

Serves
2
Difficulty
Medium
Spice
Medium
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Ingredients

Quantities are for 2 servings.

You'll need: Stovetop.

The stew simmers slowly for about 40 minutes so the breadfruit absorbs the coconut milk and stays intact.

Method

  1. Heat Cooking Oil in a heavy pot and cook Onion and Garlic for 3 minutes.

    3 min

  2. Add Ground Turmeric, Thyme, Coconut Milk, Water, and the whole Scotch Bonnet Pepper.

  3. Layer in the Breadfruit wedges, Salt Cod, and Callaloo Leaves without stirring too much.

  4. Cover and simmer gently for 40 to 45 minutes, until the Breadfruit is tender and the coconut milk has reduced into a thick sauce.

    40–45 min

  5. Taste and add Salt only if the Salt Cod has not seasoned the stew enough.

  6. Remove the whole Scotch Bonnet Pepper before serving unless extra heat is desired.

How to tell it's done

The breadfruit should be tender and starchy, coated in a thick coconut sauce rather than a thin broth.

Getting it right

Tip

Stir gently after layering; oil down should cook down slowly so the breadfruit holds its shape.

What to serve it with

Serve as a complete one-pot meal with extra lime or cucumber salad on the side.

Common mistakes

The breadfruit breaks apart and the stew turns pasty.
Layer the pot and stir only gently after the coconut milk goes in. Slow cooking lets the breadfruit absorb the sauce while keeping its shape.

Substitutions

  • Callaloo Leaves — Use Spinach when Callaloo Leaves are unavailable, while noting it is a practical substitution.
  • Salt Cod — Use another firm salted fish only when Salt Cod is not available.

Storing and reheating

Refrigerate oil down for up to 2 days because it contains salt fish and coconut milk. Reheat gently with a splash of water; freezing is not recommended because the breadfruit and coconut sauce change texture.