התמונה להמחשה בלבדAntiguan Breakfast (Chop Up and ‘Saltfish’)
Cooking With KidsA gentle simmer develops flavour gradually and keeps the texture controlled rather than breaking the ingredients apart. A refined culinary journey from the Caribbean islands featuring a rich, nutrient-dense medley of aubergine, pumpkin, and vibrant fresh spinach. This dish offers a velvety texture achieved through a delicate slow-cook in butter and garlic, serving as a heartwarming breakfast for the adventurous palate.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
Instructions
1Peel and chop aubergine and pumpkin into medium-sized pieces.
2Heat butter and add onions and garlic in a medium sized pot set to medium to high heat. Sauté for 2 minutes until softened but not browned.
3Add pumpkin and aubergine. Sauté for an additional two to three minutes.
4Add water just to cover the vegetables. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are soft.
5Add the chopped spinach, stir and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
6Pour the vegetable mixture into a colander and let drain.
7After vegetable mixture has been drained return it to the pot and mash vigorously with a potato masher or a thick whisk.
8Add salt and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
9Antiguan breakfast mash served in a bowl
Ingredients
- 4 Egg Plants
- 8 oz Callaloo
- 1 lb Pumpkin
- 3 cloves Chopped Garlic
- 1 Diced Onion
- 2 oz Butter
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
Nutrition
- Calories
- 184
- Protein
- 6.8g
- Carbs
- 1.7g
Family cooking
Cooking With Kids
Simple ways children can join safely, with adult guidance.
Age 3-5
Small helper
- Mash soft ingredients
- Wash fruit and vegetables
Age 6-8
Kitchen explorer
- Stir a batter
- Measure simple ingredients
Age 9+
Confident cook
- Read the steps
- Portion and shape
Adults only
Grown-up task
- Use heat
- Handle sharp tools
Adult supervision required. Match activities to the child's age and abilities.
Skills Kids Practice
- Following instructions
- Fine motor skills
- Counting
- Teamwork
A good moment to remind kids not to share spoons, to wash hands, and to check ingredients with an adult.
Chef tips
For the best texture and to remove excess salt, soak the saltfish in cold water for at least 12 hours, remembering to change the water two or three times during the process. The children will love helping to mash the vegetables for the ‘chop-up’. For a family twist, serve with ripe avocado, fried plantain or crusty bread to mop up the flavours.
Culinary reasoning
A gentle simmer develops flavour gradually and keeps the texture controlled rather than breaking the ingredients apart. A refined culinary journey from the Caribbean islands featuring a rich, nutrient-dense medley of aubergine, pumpkin, and vibrant fresh spinach. This dish offers a velvety texture achieved through a delicate slow-cook in butter and garlic, serving as a heartwarming breakfast for the adventurous palate.
