noun General Slang

rundown

RUN-down · noun · informal

Food cooked down in coconut milk

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Definitions

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A rich dish of fish or mackerel simmered until thick in spiced coconut milk. Also 'run-dung'.

“Mackerel rundown wid boil banana.”
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rundown In A Sentence

Mackerel rundown wid boil banana.

Origin & Usage

Jamaican Patois: 'run' + 'down' (reduced sauce).

People Also Ask

What is rundown in Jamaican food?

It's a rich dish of fish or mackerel simmered until thick in spiced coconut milk.

Why is it called rundown?

The name comes from cooking the coconut milk down until it reduces to a thick, oily sauce.

What is rundown served with?

It's often served with boiled green bananas, dumplings or yam.

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