Unlike the notorious durian which is only banned in certain places due to its smell, fresh ackee fruit is banned throughout the U.S. because of the potential of consuming the poisonous bits.

The other star of the show is ackee, the national fruit of Jamaica and a nutritional powerhouse. Bursting with antioxidants, it’s also a fantastic plant-based source of protein, potassium and ...

Ackee must be treated gently and just heated through to avoid breaking up the pieces. Fresh ackee must be ripe before eating as unripe ackee can cause vomiting.

Fry over low heat until the onion is translucent, then add the fresh thyme. Add the bacon and fry, stirring constantly for 3 minutes, and then the tomatoes and ackee. Toss gently so as not to ...