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Jamaicans Try Each Other's Ackee And Saltfish

It may get a little shady in here because today Jamaicans are tasting one another's Ackee and Saltfish. If you haven't had the pleasure of trying this wonderful meal and don't know what it is, we'll tell you. It's a traditional Jamaican breakfast consisting of ackee, saltfish, and some kind of dumpling. Today's group includes the ever-popular Spice! She'll be the final (and secret!!) vote. But let's not get too ahead of ourselves, we've still got three dishes to taste. Our first cook's name is Eva. She said her ancestors blessed her with otherworldly cooking abilities, which is why she'll win everyone's votes. Her plantains are super-ripe and the ackee looks scrumptious. She even put some dumplings and avocado on the plate. A nap will be needed after indulging. Let's hope them alter offerings come through for Ms. Eve. What do the rest of the cooks have to say?? Akalyn immediately clocked the SALT, oh man. BuzzFeed Sivonyia loved the colorful plate, including the avacado, but wasn't so impressed about the meal, overall. BuzzFeed Next up is Sivonyia. She's made her dish with Provisions, as well as onions, green pepper, and scotch bonnet. Classic. BuzzFeed Oh there's definitely heat in this dish. On the side she's added yams and dumplings. What did the others think? 👀 BuzzFeed BuzzFeed STOP THE PRESSES! Eva was NOT feeling something on that plate. We wonder what it was... BuzzFeed What do you mean the dumplings are from Jamaica, Queens?! Gotta go! At least Akalyn liked it. The main attraction on Sivonyia's plate was the Ackee fish and it was a hit. She ties with Eve for 14 points! Last up is Akalyn who consulted the male cooks in the family to get his Ackee dish all the way right. He's added plantain and and a little hot sauce for even more heat. What do the girls think of his dish? BuzzFeed Sivonyia and Eva are getting nervous about their future bragging rights. The food is very fresh and could be Rastafarian-inspired. Nice. BuzzFeed Akalyn is the only one who has made his dumplings correctly. Love to see it! BuzzFeed Eva was kind of enamored with the plate. BuzzFeed It's time for Spice to have the deciding vote! BuzzFeed She tried all three plates, but navigated towards one more than the others... BuzzFeed Spice adored Akalyn's plate. The ackee fish was fresh, the dumplings were seasoned, and the plantain just right. Shout out to his grandpa—the family recipe was immaculate! BuzzFeed