Vegan Guyanese Pepperpot

Pepperpot in a plate with a spoon to the right.

Vegan Guyanese Pepperpot

Vegan Guyanese Pepperpot has the same bold, authentic flavors as the traditional Christmas dish in a plant-based version. Tender mushrooms, jackfruit and beans soaks up the rich cassareep and warming spices, making it a delicious way for everyone to enjoy this cultural tradition.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Guyanese

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Servings

Calories 187kcal

Equipment

Large skillet with a lid
cutting board
Knife
Grater for garlic
Wooden spoon or spatula

Ingredients

2 tablespoons avocado oil (or similar)
½ small yellow onion (diced)
4 garlic cloves (grated)
2 large portabella mushrooms (sliced)
2 King Oyster Mushrooms (chopped)
1 can green jack fruit (in water)
½ cup butter beans cooked
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt (or salt to taste)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
½ cup cassareep
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
2 springs thyme
1 cinnamon stick
5 whole cloves
2 wiri wiri peppers may use ½ habanero
1 cup water

Instructions

Heat a large skillet on medium heat and when hot add the oil. Then when the oil is hot, add the onions and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the onions are soft and a bit translucent, then add the grated garlic and the mushrooms. Continue to cook, stirring often, for 3-5 minutes or until the mushrooms brown a bit.
Drain and rinse the jackfruit, then add the jackfruit and the beans to the pan. Next add the salt, brown sugar, cassareep, garlic powder, thyme, cloves, the whole wiri wiri peppers and mix to combine.
Add 1 cup of water and increase the heat to high. Bring to a boil and cook for about 2 minutes before reducing the heat low, covering the skillet and allowing the Pepperpot to simmer. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from the heat and pop open the wiri wiri peppers for maximum heat or remove from the Pepperpot before serving if you do not want any heat. Your Pepperpot will still have the deliciously fruity flavor of the wiri wiri peppers but without the heat. You can also only use 1 pepper for mild to medium heat.
Serve your Pepperpot hot with delicious, plait bread. And just like traditional Pepperpot this dish gets better with age. So make it a day ahead and leave it on the counter so that the flavors can marry. Then reheat and serve when needed.

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