Jamaican Ackee and Bacon Quiche

This Ackee and Bacon Quiche recipe uses ackee in a modern way and you will be surprised by just how tasty it is.

Makes 1 x 20cm quiche. Serves 6-8 people.

INGREDIENTS:

• 450g plain flour, plus more for rolling
• 225g chilled butter, cut into pieces
• up to 60ml iced water
• 200ml full fat milk
• 120ml canned coconut milk
• 3 medium eggs
• 1tbsp Dijon mustard
• Dash of freshly grated nutmeg
• Sea salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp chopped onion
• 1/2 scotch bonnet chilli, deseeded and very finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, very finely chopped
• 225g bacon rashers, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp sliced spring onion
• 1 bunch fresh thyme, chopped
• 50 g tomato, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp finely chopped pepper
• freshly ground black pepper
• 100g Parmesan cheese, finely grated
• 1 can JCS Ackee, drained (Buy Now)

DIRECTIONS: 

• Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas mark 4
• To make the pastry case, using a fine-mesh, sift together the flour and the salt into a large bowl. Gently rub the butter into the flour with your fingertips until crumbly. Add just enough iced water to form a dough and knead until it comes together. Form into a ball, then, on a floured surface, roll the pastry dough into a round about 35cm diameter. Transfer to a 20cm flan tin and press the pastry with raw rice on a greaseproof paper and blind bake for 20 minutes. Remove the paper and rice and set on a wire rack to cool until ready to fill.
• Meanwhile, to make the custard, put the milk, coconut milk, eggs, mustard and nutmeg in a medium bowl and whisk together thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside until ready to bake.
• To make the filling, heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Toss in the onion, scotch bonnet and garlic for about 5 minutes until softened. Add the bacon and sauté for 5 minutes. Spoon off the excess fat, then stir in the spring onion, thyme, tomato and pepper and cook for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Add the ackee, season with salt and pepper and mix in the Parmesan. Leave to cool.
• To assemble the quiche, place the ackee and bacon filling in the case and smooth the top. Pour the custard over the filling, distributing it evenly with a fork. Return the quiche over the filling and back for 45 minutes or until the custard has set. Leave to cool slightly before serving.
• Enjoy