Step-by-Step Directions

on How to Make Oil

Down
Presenter: Jaimie Maloney

Definition: Oil down is a salted meat

and vegetable stew that is the
national dish of Grenada.
 Step 1:
Prepare Ingredien
ts 
• First, gather the necessary
ingredients such as; Okra,
Breadfruit, Meat(s) of your
choice, Lemon, Green seasoning,
Green Bananas, Pumpkin, Carrot,
Turmeric, Coconut milk, Salt and
Callaloo.
Step 2: Prepare
Meat(s) of your
Choice 
• Fill a large pot with water, 2
halves of a lemon, and the
salted pigtail. Bring the water
to a boil, and boil for about 25
minutes. When the timer is
done, drain the pigtails.

• In a small bowl, combine the

chicken and the green
seasoning and your rest of
seasoning of choice
Step 3: Prepare the Pot

• In a large bowl, whisk the coconut milk

with the ground turmeric. If you can find
fresh turmeric, blend the turmeric and
coconut milk in a blender. Set aside.
• Using a very large pot you can now start
packing the pot by, adding chicken (and
green seasoning marinade) to the bottom
of the pot. Layer the boiled pigtails on
top of the chicken.
 Continuation of Preparation of the Pot... 

 Next, add the prepared breadfruit, green

bananas, carrots, pumpkin, and okra.

 Lastly, put the greens (spinach or callaloo) at

the top of the pot then the dumplings. Cover
the pot with a lid and cook over medium
heat. Pour the coconut milk turmeric
combination over the entire
contents of the pot.
. 
Step 4: The End of
the Process of
Making Oil Down 

• Do not stir. When the timer is done, take the

lid off the pot. Make sure that there is only a
small amount of liquid left in the bottom of
the pot. Now you can stir it
and serve! Enjoy!

• https://youtu.be/n2j0cEHTE7g
(Above is a video provided for detailed
instructions on how to make Oil Down.)