Jamaican Recipes Cookbook: Over 50 Most Treasured Jamaican Cuisine Cooking Recipes
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Transcript of Jamaican Recipes Cookbook: Over 50 Most Treasured Jamaican Cuisine Cooking Recipes
JamaicanRecipesCookbook
MostTREASURED
JamaicanCuisine
OVER50Recipes
by
K.Reynolds-James
VineyardPublishing
Copyright©2013K.Reynolds-James
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DisclaimerEveryefforthasbeenmadetoensurethattherearenoerrorsintheserecipes.Theauthorisnotresponsibleorliableforanyallergies,reactions,accidentsorincidentsofanysortthatmayariseasaresultofcookingtheserecipes.Itisadvisablethatyoutakefullnoteoftheingredientsbeforecookingandusesubstituteswherenecessary.
TableofContentsBreakfast,Lunch&MainCoursesSaltfishFrittersAckeeandSaltfish(Codfish)MackerelRundownJamaicanFriedDumplingsAckeeandCornedPorkIslandFestivalSplitPeasSoupCabbageandSaltfishRedPeasSoupFaith’sPenFishTeaCreamyPumpkinSoupPepperPotSoupCountryStyleBeefSoupCornmealPorridgeChristmasHamStewPeaswithPig'sTailBrownStewChickenIrieCurriedChickenOchoRiosJerkChickenLittleOchiSteamedFishBostonJerkPorkCurryGoat(Mutton)TropicalVegetableSaladSweetPotatoChickenSalad
TropicalYamSaladGrandma’sOxtailStewHellshireEscoveitchedFishGungo(Pigeon)PeasandRicePumpkinRiceRiceandPeas
DessertsandPastriesJuicyBeefPattiesBreadPuddingCoconutGizzadaSweetPotatoPuddingBananaBreadSpecialCornBreadEasterBunChristmasCake(BlackFruitCake)EasyCoconutDropsDuckunoo(TieALeaf/BlueDraws)GraterCake(PinkOnTop)RockBunToto
BeveragesPeanutPunchEggNogBananaMilkShakeCarrotJuiceJamaicanSorrelDrinkJamaicanStylePineappleDrink
JamaicanHotChocolateJamaicanGingerBeer
AbouttheAuthor
Introduction
Whatiftherewasawaytocreatedelicious,authenticandeasyJamaicanrecipesthatwouldWOWyourfriendsandfamily,inminutes?DiscoverthesecretstomakingtheMOSTTREASURED,delightfulandmouth-wateringJamaicanrecipesinminutes.JamaicaisabsolutelyoneofthemostbeautifulcountriesintheCaribbean,witharichculturalheritageandremarkablepeople.Andohyes,Jamaicahasdelectablefoodtosatisfyalmostanytastebud.Jamaicanfoodiswellnotedforitswell-keptsecretofuniqueseasoningblendsandislandspices.TheNationalDishofJamaicais‘ackeeandsaltfish’,-andyes–it’sadeliciousrecipewhichisalsoincludedinthisbook.Historically,Jamaicancookingisbasedonavarietyofculturalandreligiousinfluences.Amongthecontributorstothecreativeanddelightfulcookingflavorsare:theSpanish,British,Africans,Chinese,Indians,Jews,ArabsandRastafarians.
ThiseBookisspeciallypackagedwitheasy-to-followguidelinesandyouwillbeabletoindulgeinauthenticandtantalizingJamaicanrecipesthatyoucanmakeathome.It’sexciting,nowyoucancreatethemosttreasuredanddeliciousJamaicanrecipeswiththiscollectionofover40recipes.So,evenifyouhaveneverabletotraveltoJamaica,youcannowenjoytheseremarkableJamaicanrecipesinthecomfortofyourownhomeswithoutpayingbigbucksinfancyrestaurants,barsandcafes.Remember,eachchaptercontainsatreasuredJamaicanrecipe.
Discover-Indulge-Enjoy!
AcknowledgmentIreallythankallmyfriendsandfamilywhohavealwaysencouragedmeandappreciatemycookingrecipes,especiallymyhusbandRicardo,whohavealwaysreiteratedandsaid“writedownthisrecipe,ittastesreallygood”.Thankstomybelovedmother,MavisBennett,shehasnurturedmetobestrong,smartanddetermined.Iloveyoumom!Lastbutbynomeansleast,my“Father”whoisthebeginningandendingofallthings.Thanksforthe“Grace”andenlightenment!
SaltfishFritters
Level:EasyIngredients¼poundRawSaltfish(Codfish)1mediumsizedTomato
1mediumsizedOnion
¼poundAll-PurposeFlour¼teaspoonHotPepper1smallCloveGarlic
1teaspoonPaprika
2StalksScallion(orLeeks)VegetableOil(useamoderateamount)Directions1. Soakthecodfishforatleast3hoursinwater.2. Boilcodfishfor10minutesinuncoveredpotfor5-10minutes,thendrain
water.3. Shredcodfishfinely(debonealsoifnecessary).4. Chopfinely,onions,garlic,scallionorleeks,hotpepperandtomatoes.5. Placecodfishinamixingbowl,andaddflourandsufficientcoldwaterto
makeathinbattersimilartothatofpancakes.6. Stirbatteruntilsmooth,thenaddchoppedseasoning.7. Haveaskilletorfryingpanwellheatedwithoilforfrying.
8. Spoonthebatterintotheskilletorfryingpan,similartohowyouwouldforpancakes.
9. Useaknifetospreadeachfritterthinly.10. Fryuntilgoldenbrownandcrisponbothsides.11. Drainonpapertowelsandkeepinadishuntilyouarereadytoserve.12. Servehot.
AckeeandSaltfish(Codfish)
QuickRecipeIntro:AckeeandsalfishisnotonlyafavoritedishinJamaica,but,itisalsotheNationalDishofJamaica.Asapopularmenuitem,ackeeandsaltfishisusuallypreparedatmostJamaicanrestaurants,hotelsandJamaicanhouseholds.Typically,thisdishisservedwithroastbreadfruit,frieddumplings,bread,boiledyamandboiledgreenbananas.CookingTime:30minutesYield:Serves4-6personsLevel:EasyIngredients1canAckeeinbrine,drainedor12podsofackees,cooked½pound(225grams)Saltfish(codfish)
1tablespoonVegetableOil
1mediumYellowOnion,chopped2clovesGarlic,chopped2stalksScallion,chopped1mediumTomato,chopped1teaspoonScotchBonnetPepper,chopped½smallGreenBellPepper,chopped
1teaspoonBlackPepper
Directions1. Soaksaltfishincoldwaterforabout1hour.2. Ifyouareusingackeesfrompods,aftercleaningthemproperly,boilin
water(addsalttotaste)forabout15-20minutesoruntilcooked.3. Drainwaterfromsoakedsaltfish,addfreshwaterandcookfor10minutes.
Drainthoroughly.4. Drainwaterfromcookedackee,thoroughly5. De-boneandflakesaltfishandremovescaleswherenecessary.6. Inasaucepan,heatvegetableoilandsautéonion,garlic,scallion,tomato,
scotchbonnetpepperandbellpepper.7. Addflakedsaltfishtosautéedseasoningandcookonlowflamefor3
minutes.Tosslightly.8. Adddrainedackee(cannedorcooked)andsprinklewithblackpepper.9. Tossallingredientslightly,coverandallowittostandoverlowheatfor
about2-3minutes.CookingTip:Ensurethatyoutossgentlytopreventtheackeesfrombeingentirelycrushed.
MackerelRundown
CookingTime:25-35minutesLevel:IntermediateIngredients1poundPickled/SaltedMackerel3tablespoonLimeorLemonJuice
3cupsCoconutMilk
1largeOnion,finelychopped
2clovesGarlic
1tablespoonfinelychoppedHotPepper(orPeppertotaste)1poundTomatoes(peeledandchopped)SaltandGroundBlackPeppertotaste1sprigThyme
1tablespoonVinegar
Directions
1. Pourthelimejuiceoverthemackerelandsetaside.2. Placemackerelinpotwithenoughwatertocoverit,andboilfor5minutes.3. Drainmackerelthoroughly,debone,andminceintomediumpieces.4. Cookthecoconutmilkinaheavyfryingpanuntilitisoily.5. Addtheonion,garlicandcookuntiltheonionistender.6. Addthehotpepper,thetomatoes,salt,pepper,thyme,andvinegar.7. Stirandcookonlowheatfor10minutes.8. Addthefish,theotheringredientsandcookforanother3-5minuteson
mediumheat.9. Servehot.
JamaicanFriedDumplings
CookingTime:20minutesYield:12dumplingsormoreLevel:EasyIngredients4cupsAll-PurposeFlour
1tablespoonBakingPowder
1tablespoonMargarine,melted¼cupWater½cupMilk1½cupsVegetableOil2tablespoonsGranulatedSugar
1teaspoonSalt
Directions1. Inamixingbowl,combine3cupsflour,sugar,salt,bakingpowder,
margarineandwaterandmixwell.Addthemilkandcontinuemixing,thenaddtheremainingflourandkneadwelluntilitformsasmoothdough.
2. Putdoughtorelaxinacoveredairtightcontainerfor½anhour.3. InalargeDutchpotorskillet,heatvegetableoil,rolldoughintoindividual
pieces.4. Placeshapeddoughintotheheatedoilandfryforabout10minutesoruntil
goldenbrown.5. Drainonabsorbentpapertowel.
6. Servehot.
AckeeandCornedPork
CookingTime:2hoursand15minutesIngredients1½poundCornedPork
6cupsWater
2dozenAckeesor2cansAckeeinBrine,drained
1teaspoonsalt
¼cupVegetableOil1LargeOnion,chopped2smallTomatoes,chopped1largeSweetPepper,chopped1teaspoonScotchBonnetPepper,seedsremoved,chopped½teaspoonBlackPepperDirections1. Washcornedporkandcutintobite-sizepieces.Placeintoapot,coverwith
tapwaterandputtoboilforabout1-2hours.Drain,addtapwaterandsetaside.
2. Cleanandwashackeeandsetaside.Bringwatertoboiladdsaltandackee.Or,setdrainedackeesfromcanandsetaside.
3. Heatalargefryingpan,drainporkandplaceintothehotfryingpan.Fryforabout15-20minutesoruntiltheporkbecomescrispandbrownincolor.
4. Mixinthegarlic,onion,scotchbonnetpepper,scallion,tomatoesandsweetpepper.
5. Foldintheboiledanddrainedackees(ordrainedcannedackees)and
sprinklewithblackpepper,leavetoheatthroughfor3minutes.
IslandFestival
Yield:14ormorefestivalsCookingTime:10minutesormoreIngredients1½cupsAll-purposeFlour½teaspoonSalt3tablespoonsSugar1teaspoonBakingPowder1teaspoonvanilla3tablespoonsCornmeal
1cupWater
1½cupsPeanutOil(orpreferredoil)forfrying,orasneededDirections1. Inalargemixingbowl,sievetheflourandstirinthecornmeal,salt,sugar
andbakingpowder2. Addtheteaspoonofvanillatothecupofwater.3. Addasmallamountofwaterintothemixture;workthewaterintothe
mixturewithyourfingertips.4. Keepaddingsmallamountsofwatertothemixture,whenhalfofthecup
hasbeenaddedthemixtureshouldresemblebreadcrumbs.5. Coverthemixtureandleavetostandforhalfanhour.6. Dividethemixtureintoeightportions7. Kneadeachportionandrollitintoasmallsausageshapeorlongthin
ropes.Eachonecanbeabout10incheslongand¼inchthickorbigger.8. 8.Covereachfestivalinamixtureofflourandcornmeal(optional)9. Placetheoilinadeep-fatfryerorlarge,deepskillet.10. Heatovermedium-highheatuntilitreaches350°F.11. Gentlyandcarefullylowerthefestivalsintotheoilandfry,turningwitha
slottedspoon,untilgoldenbrown-thisshouldtakeabout10to15minutes.12. Transferthefestivalstopapertowelstodrainandservewhilestillhot.
SplitPeasSoup
CookingTime:1½hourLevel:EasyIngredients2¼cupsSplitPeas1poundSmokedChickenorTurkeyNecks½poundPumpkinorCarrot
2slicedOnions
Salttotaste
1freshGreenHotPepper
MixedHerbs(basil,thyme,scallionetc.)totasteDirections1. Coverpeaswithfivecupscoldwaterandsoakovernightinasouppot.
2. Addchickenorturkeynecks,onion,andhalfoftheseasoning.
3. Bringtoboil,reduceheatandsimmerfor90minutes,stirringoccasionally.
4. Addremainingseasoningandwholepepper,andcookforanother20minutes.Addsalttotaste.
5. Servehot.
CabbageandSaltfish
CookingTime:10-12minutesYield:4ServingsLevel:EasyIngredients1cupflakedanddebonedSaltfish(codfish)1largeCabbage,shredded1largeCarrot,peeledandshredded½ofamediumSweetPepper,shredded1/8teaspoonSaltorSalttotasteBlackPeppertotaste
3tablespoonsMargarine
1mediumOnion,chopped1CloveGarlic,minced1tablespoonScallion,chopped
2tablespoonsWater
2tablespoonsScallionTops,choppedDirections1. Inafryingpan,heatoilandsautéonion,garlicandscallion.2. Addsaltfishandstirincabbage,carrotsandsweetpepperandcookfor2
minutesonlowflame.Addwaterandstir,thencookforanother3-4minutes.
3. Addandsaltandblackpepper,andheatthroughforaboutanotherminuteor2.
4. Serve.
RedPeasSoup
CookingTime:1½hourLevel:EasyIngredients1pound(450grams)RedPeas(RedKidneyBeans)or2400gofCannedRedPeas.HambonesavedfromChristmasham(optional)1poundSaltBeef(orpreferredmeat)4StalksofScallion(GreenOnion),chopped2sprigsofThyme
1WholeGreenHotPepper
1largeCarrot,chopped½cupCoconutMilk1pound(450gram)YamorIrishpotato,orCho-Cho,slicedSalttotastePeppertotasteACloveofGarlic4ouncesFlour-addpinchofsaltandwatertomakedumplings(optional)½packofNoodlesoupMix(optional–GraceCockSoupMix)Directions1. Ifusingrawpeas,soakpeasovernightinwater.2. Placerawpeas,hamboneandsaltbeefinalargepanandcoverwithwater.
Donotaddcannedpeasatthisstage.3. Simmerfor1hour,oruntilthepeasareverysoft.4. Addthescallion,thyme,pepper,garlicandyam(orIrishpotato.)Add
cannedpeasifpreferred.
5. Simmerforafurther15-30minutesuntilallingredientsarecooked.6. Addmoreseasoningtotaste,andmorewaterifnecessary.7. Servehot,andwithbreadifpreferred.
Faith’sPenFishTea
CookingTime:30hourLevel:EasyYield:5-6Ingredients12GreenBananas(substitutewithIrishpotatoes,yam,etc.)2mediumOnions5poundsFreshFish
1HotPepper
Scallion,thyme,garlicandsalttotaste½poundYam(optional)Directions1. Peelbananasandcutintosmallpieces.2. Smalldicesofyam(optional).3. Placebanana,fishandotheringredientsinboilingwaterandcover.Keep
pottightlycovered.4. Cookfor30hourorassoonasbananasorstapleiscooked.5. Servehot.6. Enjoy!
CreamyPumpkinSoup
CookingTime:1hourLevel:EasyYield:4servingsIngredients1poundPumpkin
2Onions
4cupsChickenStock(substituteforstockofyourchoice)2SprigsThyme
1tablespoonButter
1StalkScallion(GreenOnion)Directions1. Sliceandlightlysautéonionsinbutter.
2. Addpeeledandcubedpumpkinandrestoftheingredients.
3. Coverinchickenstockandsimmerforaboutanhour.
4. Strainbeforeserving.
PepperPotSoup
CookingTime:1½hourLevel:EasyIngredients
8cupscoldwater
1poundSoupMeatorHamHock½teaspoonthyme
1cupoffrozenSpinach
6Okrasor1cupFrozenOkras(optional)1largePotato,diced1largeCarrot,diced1Onion,diced1teaspoonSaltorSalttotaste1ChiliPepper,dicedDirections1. Putwaterinlargesouppot.2. Bringtoarapidboil.3. Addmeat,spinach,okras,andpotato.4. Cookuntiltender.5. Stirandsimmerforanadditional15minutes.6. Adddicedpeppers,carrots,onions,thyme,andsalt.7. Stirandsimmerforafinal20minutes.
CountryStyleBeefSoup
QuickRecipeIntro:BeefSoup,‘Jamaicanstyle’hasbeenaroundformanygenerations.ItisamongthefavoritesoupsinJamaicaandistypicallyservedasdinnerinmostJamaicanhouseholdsonSaturdays.MostJamaicans,lookforwardtotherichpumpkinflavorallcookedtogetherinaflavorfuldelight.Beefsoupispopularandisavailablefromlocalrestaurantoutletsandeveninsomehotels.CookingTime:1½–2hours(dependingonthetendernessofthebeef)Yield:Serves5-8personsLevel:EasyIngredients2poundsStewBeef,cutinto1/2-inchpieces1poundPumpkin,peeledanddicedintosmallpieces2teaspoonsSalt(addmore/lessasdesired)
8cupsWater
1poundYellowYam,peeledanddiced1poundIrishPotato,peeledanddiced
1teaspoonsSugar
2mediumCarrots,peeledanddiced1cupWhiteFlour,makeintosmalldumplings(addpinchofsaltandenoughwatertomakeafirmdough)
3sprigsThyme
2stalksScallion(GreenOnion),crushed
1ouncesbutterormargarine
SimpleRecipeEnhancer:Addmorethymeandscallionduringthelast15minutesofyourcookingtimetobringoutmoreflavors.Directions1. Washbeefandplaceinsouppot.2. Addwater,pumpkin,1sprigthyme,1stalkscallionandboiluntilbeefis
tender.3. Addyellowyam,carrot,flourdough(makedumplings–eachshouldbe
approx.thesizeandshapeofyourlittlefinger)4. After10minutes,addIrishpotato,remainingthymeandscallion,pepper,
margarine,saltandsugar.5. Allowtosimmerandcookforaremaining12-15minutes,ensuringthatall
staplesandvegetablesarecooked.6. Ladleintodeepbowlsandserveasdesired.Removethyme,scallionand
pepperbeforeserving,wherenecessary.CookingTips:Thedumplingsarecookedassoonastheybeginfloatingtothetopofthepot.Notethatthedumplingswillnotbeovercookedeveniftheystartfloatingearly.Avoidburstingthegreenpepperwhilestirring.
CornmealPorridge
QuickRecipeIntro:CornmealporridgehasbeenaJamaicantraditionalbreakfastfavoriteforyears.ManyJamaicanscanrecalldrinkingthisporridgealmosteverymorning,especiallyduringtheirchildhoodyears.Apartfrombeingnutritious,cornmealporridgehasarichcreamytasteanditisoftenservedwithbread.CookingTime:15-20minutesYield:Serves3-4personsLevel:EasySimpleRecipeEnhancer:Youmaysubstituteevaporatedorcow’smilkforcoconutmilk.However,coconutmilkmustbeaddedtowaterindirection#2below.Ingredients4ouncesCornmeal
1ounceWhiteFlour
½tsp.CinnamonPowder1cupEvaporatedMilkorCow’sMilk½cupSugar(addmoreasneeded)3½cupsWater¼teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonVanilla
Directions1. Combinealldryingredientsinabowlandmixwith½cupwater.Mixuntil
alllumpsaregone.2. Bringtheremaining3cupsofwatertoboilandstirinmixtureofdry
ingredients.3. Continueonlowflameandstirregularlyforanother7-10minutes.4. Addevaporatedmilkorcow’smilkandvanilla.Cookforanother2-3
minutes5. Ladleporridgeintobowlsandservehotasdesired.
CookingTip:Ensurethatyoustiroccasionallytopreventlumping.Addwatertoreducethickness.
ChristmasHam
CookingTime:25minutesper500gramsLevel:EasyIngredients1Ham(4-6pounds)24Cloves
1canPineappleSlices
8MaraschinoCherries(orpreferredchoice)2cupsOrangeJuice(orpreferredfruitjuice)¼cupBrownSugar(orgranulatedsugar)Directions1. Allowthehamtofullythaw,andthenremoveplasticcasingandstockinet.2. Wraphamsecurelywithaluminumfoiltokeepmoisturein.3. Placesonabakingrackwiththefatsideup.Placetherackwiththehamin
aroastingpanwithwaterandbakeat350degreesFahrenheitfor20minutesper500grams.
4. Removeanddiscardthealuminum.5. Peeloffhamskinandplacetothesideintheroastingpan.Makediagonal
cutsusingasharpknife,thenstudwithcloves.6. Arrangepineappleslicesoverthesurfaceofthesurfaceandplaceared
cherryinthecenterofeachpineappleslice.Fastenwithatoothpicktokeeppineappleslicesandcherriesinplace.
7. Pourorangejuiceovertheham,andthensprinkleonbrownsugar.8. Returntoovenandbakeat300degreesFahrenheitfor20-30minutesuntil
agoldenbrowncolorisachieved.Bastewithsauceinpanat5-10minuteintervals.
StewPeaswithPig'sTail
CookingTime:50minutesLevel:IntermediateYield:5servingsIngredients2poundsPig'sTail,1inchslices1poundRedKidneyBeans
1wholeScotchBonnetPepper
2clovesGarlic,crushed1canCoconutMilk1teaspoonPimentoBerries
6ouncesFlour
½teaspoonSalt(orsalttotaste)
3tablespoonsVegetableOil
4ouncesOnion,chopped2stalksScallion,chopped
1sprigThyme
Directions1. Cookpig'stailinenoughwatertocoveritforabout10minutes,then
discardthewater.
2. Placethepig'stailandredkidneybeansinasaucepotwithenoughwatertocome4inchesabovethem.Pressurecookforabout35minutesorboiluntiltender.
3. Makespinnersdoughwithflour,pinchofsaltandenoughwatertobind,thensetaside.
4. Heatalargeskillet;addvegetableoilandusetosautéchoppedonion,scallion,thyme,hotpepperandgarlicforabout3minutes.Addpig'stailandkidneybeanmixture,coconutmilkandstir;bringtoaboil.
5. Addspinnersfromflourdoughandpimentoberriesandcontinuetosimmeronalowflameforanother10-15minutes.Adjustseasoningifnecessary.
BrownStewChicken
QuickRecipeIntro:Jamaican“BrownStewChicken”isan“alltime”favorite.ItisalsoknownasFricasseeChicken,andbasicallyreferstochickenbeingbrownedandsimmeredinarichlyflavoredorspicysauce.ThisrecipeisbelievedtohaveevolvedfromtheBritishsettlerswhocametoJamaica.Theywerefamousforstewingalmosteverythingpossible.BrownstewchickenisoneofthemostpopularchickenrecipeinJamaica.ItisverypopularatmostlocalfoodoutletsandinJamaicanhomes.EventhoughthisisaverypopularSundaydish,mostJamaicanswillhavethisalmostanytime.Thischickendishiscommonlyservedwithriceandpeasoranyotherstapleofchoice.CookingTime:30-45minutesYield:Serves5–6personsLevel:EasySimpleRecipeEnhancer:Addmorefreshthymesprigsandfreshlycrushedscallionduringthelast10minutesofcookingtime.Ingredients:3poundsSkinlessChickenThighs/WholeChickencutinpieces(cuttoyourdesiredsize)1teaspoonLemonJuiceorWhiteCaneVinegar3teaspoonsSalt(orasdesired)½teaspoonBlackPepper3teaspoonsChickenSeasoning,powdered(usebrandofchoice)
2teaspoonsBrownSugar
½cupCookingOil(forfryingchicken)SauceIngredients:1teaspoonSalt(totaste)
2teaspoonsSoySauce
1mediumTomato,finelychopped3largeClovesGarlic,minced2stalksScallion(GreenOnion),chopped1mediumOnion,chopped1/2cupGreenBellPepper,chopped2SprigofThyme
1teaspoonTomatoKetchup
2cupsHotWaterorVegetableStockPinchofBrownSugarDirections1. Washthechickenwithwaterdilutedwithalemonjuiceorwhitevinegar.
Patdrychickenwithapapertoweltoremoveanyexcesswaterbeforefrying.
2. Seasonchickenwithsalt,blackpepper,sugar,andchickenseasoning.Marinatethechickenovernightintherefrigeratororatleastonehourbeforefrying.
3. Heatcookingoilinlargesaucepan.Frythechickenincookingoilfor3to5minutesoneachsideoruntilgoldenbrown.Removechickenfrompan.
4. Removehalfofthecookingoilusedforfryingfromthepan.5. Addthyme,scallion,onions,tomato,sugar,salt,bellpeppers,soysauce,
tomatoketchupand1cupofhotwatertopanandstir.Addmoresaltifnecessary.Bringtoboil.
6. Addchickentosauce.Addremainingcupofhotwater,turnheatonmediumtolowandcoverpan.Simmerchickenfor25-30minutesoruntilitistenderandthegravyhasthickened.
7. Addmoresaltifnecessary.8. Servehotasdesired.Thisgoeswellwithricedishes.
Cookingtips:Donotusethesameoilforthesauceifyoususpectthatitmayhaveabittertastefromrepeatedlyfriedchickensediments.Donotservewithscallionorthyme.
IrieCurriedChicken
CookingTime:45-55MinutesLevel:EasyYield:6ServingsIngredients3½poundsChicken(WholeChicken)¼cupGraceWhiteVinegar3stalksScallion,chopped1mediumOnion,chopped4ClovesGarlic,chopped
1teaspoonBlackPepper
1teaspoonScotchBonnetPepper,chopped4tablespoonsCurryPowder
3tablespoonsVegetableOil
1teaspoonGinger,grated3½cupswater
2teaspoonsCornstarch
Directions
1. Cutchickenintobite-sizepiecesandwashinamixtureofGraceWhiteVinegarandwater.
2. SeasonchickenwithchoppedScallion,onion,garlic,blackpepper,choppedscotchbonnetpepperand2tablespoonscurrypowder.Coverandallowtomarinateintherefrigeratorforabout1hourorovernight.
3. Heatvegetableoilinaheavyskillet,addremainingcurrypowderandthegratedgingerandallowto"burn"forabout2minutes.
4. Addtheseasonedchickenandcookstirringforabout5-10minutes.
5. Pourin3cupshotwaterorchickenstock,stirthencoverandallowtocookforabout40minutes.
6. Dissolvecornstarchinremaininghalfcupwaterandaddtothecurriedchickenandstirwell.Simmerforafurther5minutes.
7. Servewellwithsteamedrice.
OchoRiosJerkChicken
CookingTime:25minutesper500gramsLevel:EasyYield:6-8ServingsIngredients4poundsChicken(use3lbs.chickenbreastifpreferred)
1teaspoonNutmegPowder
3Peppers,chopped3StalksScallion(GreenOnion),chopped4Cinnamonleavesor3teaspoonGroundCinnamon2ouncesGroundPimento
2SprigsofThyme
8clovesofGarlic,chopped2MediumOnions,chopped2½tablespoonBrownSugar2teaspoonLimeJuice
2tablespoonWhiteVinegar
½cupRedWineorJamaicanRedStripebeer½AppleJuiceorOrangeJuiceorfruitjuiceofyourchoice2¼tablespoonSalt(salttotaste)
2teaspoonGroundBlackPepper
½cupVegetableOiloroilofyourchoice)½cupSoySauceDirections:1. Cutchickenin4quarterpiecesifusingawholechicken,orcutchickenin
desiredsizes.2. Washandcleanchickenthoroughly.3. Piercesmall,butdeepholesinthechickenwithasharpknife(orsuitable
utensil).4. Placeallotheringredients(everythingexceptthechicken)inablender,do
notoverblend.5. Inabowl,thoroughlycombine¾ofblendedingredientswithchicken,
usingacookingspoon.6. Placebowlintherefrigerator,andleaveittomarinateovernight.7. Placemeatoveraslowcharcoalfirepreferablymadefrompimentowood;
ORcookovercharcoalgrill;ORcookinovenat350degreesFahrenheit(DONOTCOVER)untilcooked.
8. Cookovermediumflames/heat,whileturningregularlyandbastingwithremainingjerksauce.
LittleOchiSteamedFish
CookingTime:15minutesLevel:EasyIngredients1poundRedSnapper,GrouperorYellowTailSaltandPeppertotaste½teaspoonGarlicPowder
3teaspoonVegetableOil
2stalksScallion,chopped
1sprigofThyme
4clovesGarlic,minced3Okras,sliced(optional)
4slicesofGinger
6tablespoonsSoySauceorotherFishSauce
3tablespoonWater
1mediumsizeCarrot,slicedthinly1tablespoonLimeorLemonJuice,orVinegarDirections1. Cleanandwashfishinwaterdilutedwithlimeorlemonjuiceorvinegar.2. Drainfishofexcesswater.3. Seasonwithsalt,pepper,garlicpowder,scallion,garliccloves,ginger,okra,
andcarrot.4. Allowtomarinatefor15-30minutes.5. Onmediumheat,placesteamingpotonfireandaddoilfor30seconds.
6. Placeseasonedfishinwarmoilandaddallremainingseasoningontopoffish.
7. Coverpotforsteamingfor2minutes.8. Addwater,andsoysauceorfishsauce,coverpotandsteamforanother8
minutes.9. Justbeforethefishiscooked,addsprigofthymeandmoresaltorsauceif
desired.10. Steamforanother4to5minutesonlowflameandserve.
BostonJerkPork
QuickRecipeIntro:Theword‘jerk’isalmostsynonymouswithJamaica.JerkisbelievedtohaveoriginatedwiththeMaroonsofJamaicaandcouldbedescribedasasomewhatspicy,smokyandnaturalflavorcombination.Jerkisanall-timefavoriteinJamaica,apartfrompork;Jamaicanswilljerkjustabout‘anything’.Otherjerkvariationsarechicken,seafood,vegetables,beef,mutton,younameit,andwewilljerkit.JerkissolovedbymanythatthereisayearlyJerkFestivalinPortland,Jamaica.Thiseventishugeandattractspeoplefromaroundtheworld.CookingTime:1½–2hours(dependingonthetendernessofthepork)Yield:Serves6-8personsLevel:IntermediateSimpleRecipeEnhancer:TheWalkerswoodbrandisthesecret'Jerk'ingredientusedinmostJamaicanrestaurantsandhomes.Theflavorisawesome,anditcanmakeyourlifesomucheasier.Walkerswoodhasawholelineofproductsthatcanbeusedtoenhanceyour‘jerk’experience.Ingredients4poundsPork(chopsortenderloin)
1teaspoonNutmegPowder
3Peppers,chopped3StalksScallion(GreenOnion),chopped4CinnamonLeavesor3tsp.GroundCinnamon2ouncesGroundPimento/AllSpice
2SprigsofThyme
8ClovesofGarlic,chopped2mediumOnions(Yellow),chopped½cupRedWineorJamaicanRedStripebeer½AppleJuiceorOrangeJuiceorFruitJuiceofyourchoice3teaspoonsSalt(salttotaste)
2teaspoonsGroundBlackPepper
½cupVegetableOilorOilofyourchoice)½cupSoySauce2½tablespoonsSugar2teaspoonsLimeJuice
4tablespoonsVinegar
Directions1. Washandcleanporkthoroughly.2. Piercesmall,butdeepholesintheporkwithasharpknife(orsuitable
utensil).3. Placeallotheringredients(everythingexceptthepork)inablender,donot
overblend.4. Inabowl,thoroughlycombine3/4ofblendedingredientswithpork,using
acookingspoon.5. Placebowlintherefrigerator,andleaveittomarinateovernight.6. Placemeatoveraslowcharcoalfirepreferablymadefrompimentowood;
ORcookovercharcoalgrill;ORcookinoven(DONOTCOVER).7. Cookovermediumflames/heat,whileturningregularlyandbastingwith
remainingjerksauce.8. Servehotwithtomatoketchuporyourownsauceofchoice.
CookingTips:Youmaysubstituteporkforchickenorothermeatsofchoice,however,rememberthatthecookingtimemayvary.
Faith’sPenCurryGoat(Mutton)
QuickRecipeIntro:JamaicancurrygoatisoneofthemostcommoncurrydishesinJamaica.ItisatraditionaldishwhichisbelievedtohaveoriginatedamongtheIndiansettlersofJamaica.CurryGoatisaspecialdishthatiscommonlyservedinJamaicanhouseholdsduringChristmas,specialfamilyoccasionsoronSundays.Onawiderscale,Jamaicancurrygoatisavailableatmostlocalrestaurants,hotels/accommodations,localfestivitiesandparties.Nowadays,someJamaicansarepreparingcurrychicken,farmoreoftenthancurrygoat.Thisismainlybecauseofthecostandalsobecauseofthedifferenceincookingtime.Jamaicancurrygoatisveryflavorfulandsometimesevenpeppery.Itisoftenservedwithsteamedwhiterice,riceandpeas/gungo,roti(similartoIndianbhatura),boiledstaples(yam,banana,dumplings)orwithevenbread.Withtheintroductionofforeignimports,itissometimeschallengingtogetlocallygrownmuttonforthiscurrydish.However,whetherthisdishisprepared
withlocallygrownJamaicangoatmeat/muttonorwhetheritispreparedwithimported“foreign”mutton,Jamaicancurrygoatisalwaysatastytreat.Itallboilsdowntoamatterofpersonalpreferenceoftaste.CookingTime:1½-2hours(dependingonthetendernessofthemutton)Yield:Serves5–6personsLevel:EasySimpleRecipeEnhancer:Addmorefreshthymesprigsforaspicierflavor.Ingredients3poundsGoatMeat/Mutton/LambShoulder,cutinto1/2-inchcubes
1teaspoonBlackPepper
2tablespoonsAllPurposeMeatSeasoning,powdered(chooseabrandofyourchoice)3teaspoonsSalt4tablespoonsCurryPowder
2teaspoonsTurmericPowder
1mediumOnion(Yellow),chopped1mediumTomato,diced5largeGarliccloves(3clovesmincedand2cloveslargelycrushed)1Scotchbonnetpepper,addasneededanddiscardseeds(optional)
4tablespoonsCookingOil
4-5cupsVegetableStock,orStockofchoice
2largespringThyme
1smallCarrot,diced(optional)1StalkScallion,chopped(GreenOnion)2teaspoonsAllSpiceBerries(Pimento-optional)Directions1. Thoroughlywashmeat,andthenpatdry.2. Placegoatmeat/muttoninalargebowlandaddblackpepper,salt,all-
purposemeatseasoning,3tbsp.currypowder,turmeric,onion,tomato,3
clovesgarlic,scotchbonnetpepper,1sprigthyme,scallionandallspiceberries.Mixallingredientsthoroughlytogether.Coverbowlandplaceintherefrigeratorovernight(oratleast3hours)tomarinate.
3. Heatcookingoilinlargesaucepan.Add2clovesoflargelycrushedgarlicandallowittobrown.Then,removebrownedgarlicanddisposeit.Add1tablespooncurrypowdertoheatedoilandletitstandforabout1minute.
4. Addtheseasonedgoatmeat/muttontotheheatedoil.Stirmixtureafter3minutesandthencover.
5. Checkmeatoccasionallytoadd1cupofhotvegetablestockevery20-30minute.LetitsimmeronMediumheatandsimmerforabout1hour,stirringoccasionally.
6. Testthetendernessofthemeatandaddmorewaterasnecessary.7. Assoonasthemeatbecomesastenderasdesired,add1largesprigof
thyme,carrotandalittlemorewaterifnecessarytoensurethatthereisenoughtoallowthecurrygoattosimmerforthenext15-20minutes.Youmayalsoaddmoresaltandpeppertoyourtaste.
8. Removeallspiceberries(pimento)beforeserving.9. Servehotasdesiredwithsteamedwhitericeorfoodofchoice.
CookingTips:Donotallowtheoiltobeoverheatedbeforeaddingtheclovesofgarlic.Removescallionandthymebeforeserving.
TropicalVegetableSalad
Yield:4ServingsIngredients3cupsRomaineLettuce,shredded2cupsPurpleCabbage,shredded
1mediumTomato,diced
1cupavocado,largedice(optional)¼cupBalsamicVinaigrette(dressing)Directions1. Combinelettuce,purplecabbage,tomatoandavocadoinalargebowl.2. Pourdressingoverthesaladingredientsandtoss.Servechilled.
SweetPotatoChickenSalad
Yield:4ormoreCookingTime:15minutesIngredients
3cupsSweetPotato,diced,cooked
1½cupsChicken,dicedandboiled
1tablespoonOnion,chopped
¼teaspoonHotPeppers¼cupGreenSweetPeppers,diced¼cupOrangeSweetPeppers,diced¼cupRedSweetPepper,diced
1canMixedVegetables,drained
¼cupMayonnaise¼cupraisinsDirections1. Placedicedsweetpotatoandboiledchickenpiecesintoabowl.
2. Addremainingingredientsandcombinewell.3. Arrangeonabedoflettuce,inasaladbowl,thengarnishwithparsley.
TropicalYamSalad
Yield:6ServingsCookingTime:15minutesIngredients2poundsYellowYam
1teaspoonSalt
¼poundStringBeans¼poundCarrots1smallOnion1smallRedSweetPepper1smallGreenSweetPepper1canGreenPeas4tablespoonsMayonnaise
4largelettuceleaves
Directions1. Peel,washandcutyellowyamintocubes.2. Bringwatertoaboilinasaucepot,addyamandsaltandboiluntilfork
tender.3. Cutstringbeansintothreeorfourpieces,peelanddicecarrots,blanch
vegetables.4. Choponionsandpeppers,addyam,vegetables,greenpeas,mayonnaiseand
tosslightly.5. Putthesaladtochillinarefrigeratorforabout30minutes.Sprinklewith
blackpepperifdesired.
Grandma’sOxtailStew
QuickRecipeIntro:JamaicanoxtailstewisafavoriteamongJamaicanhousewives,restaurantsandevenresorts.Ithasauniquespicyflavorandissometimespreparedwithbutterbeansorbroadbeans.Oxtailcouldbedescribedasabonyandgelatin-richmeat,anditistypicallyslow-cookedasasteworbraised.CookingTime:2½-3hours(dependingonthetendernessoftheoxtail)Yield:Serves3-5personsLevel:EasySimpleRecipeEnhancer:Addmorethymeandscallionduringthelast15minutesofyourcookingtimetobringoutmoreflavors.Ingredients3poundsOxtailwithpieceseach5incheslong,cleanandcutintodesiredbitesizes
2tablespoonsCookingOil
4mediumCarrots,peeledanddiced(optional)2mediumOnionsfinelychopped,mediumsized16ouncesHotWaterorVegetableStock(Hint:Vegetablestockgivesbetterflavor)
1canButterBeansorBroadBean(Hint:ButterBeansgivesbettertaste)3tablespoonsOysterSauce(Hint:Oystersauceissalty,sousetotaste)-optional4clovesGarlic,finelychopped
2sprigsThyme
1stalkScallion(GreenOnion),finelychopped½teaspoonBlackPepper(ortotaste)2tablespoonsAll-PurposePowderedSeasoning(optional)Directions1. SeasonOxtailwithsalt,blackpepperandall-purposeseasoning.2. Allowtomarinateforatleast15minutes(orovernight)intherefrigerator.3. Heatoilinheavyskilletorpot.4. Shakeoffexcessliquidfromseasonedoxtailandbrownonbothsidesuntil
goldenbrown.(Hint:withlessliquiditshouldbrowneasier.)5. Addcarrotsandhotwaterorvegetablestock,bringtoboil.Reduceheat,
addonions,garlic,scallion,andcoverpot.6. Simmeronmediumtolowflamefor2hoursoruntiloxtailisalmosttender.
AtthispointaddmoreliquidifnecessaryandaddOystersauceormoreseasoningtotaste.
7. Coverandsimmerfor20-30minutes;addbutterbeanandthymeandallowsimmeringforanother3-4minutes.
8. Servehotasdesired.CookingTip:ThisgoeswellwithtraditionalJamaicanGungopeasandrice.
HellshireEscoveitchedFish
Level:IntermediateIngredients3poundsSnapperfish(orfishofchoice)
2cupsCaneorMaltVinegar
½ScotchBonnetPepper(cutinstrips)or½tsp.driedTabacopepper½cupVegetableOil
4teaspoonBlackPepper
4teaspoonSaltorSalttotasteDashofSugar2LimesorLemon1teaspoonPimentoSeeds
3Carrotsthinlysliced
2largeOnions(slicedandringed)½teaspoonPeppercornsDirections1. Filllargebowlwithwaterandaddthejuiceofthelimesorlemon.2. Washfishthoroughlyinthelimeandwatermixture.3. Dryfishthoroughlywithpapertowelorclothkitchentowel.4. Whendry,coatthefishsideswithcombinedsaltandblackpepperandset
asideonpapertowels.5. Heatoilinfryingpantoboilingpointandfryfishonbothsidesuntilnice
andcrisp.6. Setfishasideinadish.7. Inasaucepan,combinevinegar,sugar,slicedonions,slicedcarrots,
peppers,pimentoseeds,wholepeppercorns,andbringtoboil.8. Simmerovermediumheatuntilonionsaretender.9. Allowvinegarsaucetocool.10. Pouroverfishandleaveovernight11. Serveasdesired.
Gungo(Pigeon)PeasandRice
QuickRecipeIntro:JamaicanGungopeasandriceisatraditionalJamaicanfavorite.ItisalmostaspopularasthericeandpeasdishandispopularlypreparedonSundaysorChristmasHolidays.Gungoandriceispopularlyservedwithcurriedgoat,chicken,beefandporkorwithjustaboutanymeatpreferred.CookingTime:30-35minutesYield:Serves6personsLevel:EasySimpleRecipeEnhancer:Add2-3teaspoonsbrownsugartococonutmilkmixture.Ingredients1poundsFreshGungoPeas,cookedtenderlyorCanned800gofPre-cookedGungowithliquid
2poundsLongGrainWhiteRice
1smallDriedCoconut(juiceextracted)or1cupCoconutMilk3ouncesScallion(GreenOnion),crushed
2sprigsofThyme
1wholeScotchBonnetPepper(green)1-2cloveGarlic,crushed
1teaspoonSalt
2ouncesButter/MargarineDirections1. Pourpre-cookedGungopeasintoricepot.2. Addcoconutmilk,scallion,onion,thyme,pepper,garlic,andsalt.3. Seasonfurthertotaste.4. Addmorewaterwherenecessaryinordertohavericeproperlycooked.5. Allowcoconutmilktoboilfor3-5minutesandabsorbseasoning.Add
butteratthispoint.6. Reduceflame.7. AddriceandstirincontinuouslytoallowriceandGungopeastobeevenly
distributed.8. Theflamecanbeincreasedatthistimeuntilliquidboilsandthenreduce
untilriceisproperlycooked.9. Addalittlewaterifnecessarytohavericeproperlycooked.10. Serveasdesired.CookingTips:Forfreshlysqueezedcoconutmilk,bringtoboilfor3-5minutes.Forcannedcoconutmilkyoucansimplywaituntilthemilkreachesboilingpointbeforeaddingriceandotheringredients.Donotservewithscallion,garlic,pepperorthyme.
PumpkinRice
CookingTime:25-30minutesLevel:EasyIngredients
2tablespoonsMargarine
2clovesGarlic,chopped1mediumOnion,chopped1stalkScallion,chopped½poundPumpkin,cutintocubeswithskinon3½cupsWater1packetCoconutMilkPowder2cupsLongGrainWhiteRice1sprigThyme
1wholescotchbonnetpepper
½teaspoonSalt(optional)Directions1. Inalargesaucepan,heatmargarineandsautégarlic,onion,scallionand
pumpkinforabout3minutes.
2. Addwaterandcoconutmilkpowder,stirwellandbringtoaboilfor5minutes.
3. Addrice,thymeandscotchbonnetpepper.Adjustsaltcontentifnecessaryandsimmerfor25-30minutesoruntilriceisforktender.
4. Removethymeandscotchbonnetpepper,thenuseaforktofluffrice.
5. Serveimmediatelywithproteinofyourchoice.
RiceandPeas
CookingTime:25-35minutesLevel:EasyYield:5ormoreservingsIngredients1can(19oz)Kidneybeans,includingliquid1can(14oz)CoconutmilkWater(approx1and2/3cups)2clovesGarlic,chopped1Smallonionor2stalksscallion,chopped
1teaspoonDriedThyme
2cupsLongGrainWhiteRice(rinsedanddrained)2teaspoonSalt
1WholeGreenScotchBonnetPepper
Directions1. Draintheliquidfromthecanofbeansintoameasuringcupandaddthecan
ofcoconutmilkandenoughwatertomakefourcupsofliquid.2. Addliquid,beans,choppedonionandthymetolargepot.3. Addsaltandpepper.Bringtoaboil.4. AddriceandwholepepperandboilonHighfor2minutes.5. TurnheattoLow,andcookcovereduntilallwaterisabsorbed(about15to
20min).6. Fluffwithforkwhilenotbreakingthewholepepper.Removepepper,
scallion,andthyme,beforeserving.
JuicyBeefPatties
QuickRecipeIntro:Ohyes!ThisisanoriginalJamaicanbeefpattyrecipe.JamaicanbeefpattieshavebeenapartoftheJamaicantraditionforaverylongtimeandstillremainafavorite.Beefpattiescouldbebestdescribedasaspicybeeffillingandapastrycase.BothnativeJamaicansandvisitorsalike,enjoyhavingabeefpattyortwoasasnack.MuchhaschangedinregardstothevarietyofpattyfillingsthatarenowavailableinpopularJamaicanrestaurants.Youcannowgetpattiesfilledwith:vegetable,lobster,chicken,cheeseandmore.CookingTime:45minutesto1hourYield:Serves4-6personsLevel:IntermediateIngredientsPastry:
1teaspoonCurryPowder
½teaspoonGroundTurmeric½cupMeltedButter
1teaspoonSalt
½cupShortening
1poundWhiteAll-PurposeFlour
½cupIceColdWater
1teaspoonBakingPowder
Filling:1poundGround(Minced)Beef1mediumYellowOnion,finelydiced½cupDryBreadCrumbs1HotPeppersor1tablespoonChiliPepper(addpepperasdesired)1teaspoonPaprika
2teaspoonsVegetableOil
3teaspoonsDriedThymeleavesor2sprigsofThyme4stalksScallion(GreenOnion),finelychopped(canbereplacedby1mediumonion)2clovesGarlic,finelychopped
1teaspoonNutmeg
½teaspoonSugar1teaspoonSalt
1cupBeefBroth
DirectionsPreheatovento400degreesF(200degreesC).Pastry:1. Inalargebowl,combineflour,currypowder,turmeric,bakingpowder,and
salt.Sieveallofthesedryingredients.2. Addinshorteningandbutteruntilmixtureresemblescoarsecrumbs.3. Stirinwateruntilmixtureformsaball(doughshouldonlybeslightly
sticky).4. Wrapinclingwrap(clingfilm/plasticwrap)andplaceintherefrigeratorfor
1hour.5. Removedoughandrollthepastryonaflouredboarduntilitisabout1/8of
aninchthick.Cutasmanycircles(aboutthesizeofasaucer)outofthedoughasyoucan.
6. Setaside.Filling:1. Addoilinaskilletovermediumheat.Sautéonionandscallionuntilit
becomessoftandtranslucent.2. Stiringroundbeef.Seasonwiththyme,garlic,peppers(finelychopped),
salt,pepper,paprika,sugarandnutmeg.Cookuntilbeefisevenlybrown,stirringconstantly.
3. Cookuntilmixtureisfairlydry,drainoffexcessfatifnecessary4. Stirinbeefbrothandbreadcrumbs.Simmeruntilliquidisabsorbed,and
themixturehasathick,saucytexture.5. Removefromheat.
CombiningPastryandFilling:1. Spoonequalamountsoffillingontoonesideeachpastrycircle.2. Foldoverandpressedgestogether,makingahalfcircle.Useaforktopress
edges,andbrushtheedgesofeachpastrywithwater.3. Placepattiesinbakingtrayonaluminumfoil.4. Bakeinpreheatedovenfor30to35minutes,oruntilgoldenbrown.5. Serveasyoulike,bestifservedhot.
CookingTip:Keepcheckingconstantlyinthelast10minutestoensurethatpattiesaren’tbeingburnt.
BreadPudding
CookingTime:45-50minutesYield:8-12slicesLevel:EasyIngredients2cupsWholeMilkormilkofyourchoice¼cupButter2/3cupBrownSugar(orgranulatedifpreferred)
3Eggs
¼teaspoonGroundNutmeg1teaspoonVanillaEssence
2teaspoonCinnamonPowder
3cupsHardoughBread,tornintosmallpiecesor4cupsbreadcrumbs(oryourpreferredbread)½cupraisins(optional)Directions1. Putmilkandbutterintosaucepanandcookuntilathickfilmformsover
top.Cooluntilitislukewarm.2. Combinesugar,eggs,cinnamon,nutmeg,andvanilla.Beatwithanelectric
mixeratmediumspeedfor1minute.Slowlyaddmilkmixtureandmixforanotherminute.
3. Placebreadinalightlygreased1½quartcasserolepan/dish.4. Sprinklewithraisins,ifdesired.5. Pourbatterontopofbread.Bakeat350degreesFahrenheitfor45-50
minutesoruntilset.6. Servewarmorcold.7. Enjoythetaste!
CoconutGizzada
CookingTime:20-25minutesYield:16ormoreLevel:Easy/IntermediateIngredientsforGizzadaGizzadaDough:1poundShorteningorButter2poundsWhiteFlour2teaspoonSalt
4teaspoonSugar
2¼cups(500ml)IceColdWaterGizzadaFilling:
1poundCoconutFlakes
½poundSugar1¾cups(400ml)CoconutCream2teaspoonGingerPowder2teaspoonCinnamonPowder2teaspoonNutmeg
2tablespoonVanilla
DirectionsforGizzadaForDough:1. Mixandsievealldryingredients.2. Addcoldwater.3. Kneadthedough.4. Squashthemixtureintoaball,wrapinfoilandleaveinthefridgeforhalf
anhour.5. Rollandcutcircles(about2-inchdiameters)fromeachshell.6. Formacasingfromeachofthepastrycirclesbycrimpingtheedge.
ForFilling:1. Mixallingredientstogether.2. Add2tablespoonsoffillingtoeachshell.3. Bakeat350degreesFahrenheitfor20-25minutes4. Coolandserve.
SweetPotatoPudding
CookingTime:40to60minutesYield:10slicesormoreLevel:EasyIngredients
2poundsSweetPotatoes
1½cupsBrownSugar1cupFlour
2cupsCoconutMilk
1½cupsRaisins
2teaspoonVanilla
1½teaspoonGratedFreshNutmeg1teaspoonMixedSpice1teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonMargarineorOil
½poundyellowyam(or½poundmoreSweetPotato)
Directions1. Peelpotatoes,wash,andgrate.2. Grateyamandsetaside.3. Blendflour,mixedspice(raisinsetc.),salt,andnutmeg.4. Combinethismixturewiththegratedpotatoesandmixwell(usinghandsor
awoodenspoon).5. Warmsugarandcoconutmilkwithcinnamonleaf.6. Removeleaf,addtoflourandpotatomixtureandmixwell.7. Greasepan,pourinbatter,bakeat350degreesFahrenheitfor40to60
minutesoruntildone
BananaBread
CookingTime:1hourYield:10slicesormoreLevel:EasyIngredients
3cupsmashedover-ripeBananas
¼cupMeltedButter¾cupBrownSugar2Eggs,Beaten
1teaspoonVanilla
1teaspoonBakingSoda(optional)PinchofSalt2cupsAll-PurposeFlour
1teaspoonBakingPowder
Directions1. Preheatovento350degreesFahrenheit.2. Meltbutterandmixwithsugarandbanana.
3. Addeggs,vanilla,bakingsoda,andsalt.4. Addflourandmixuntilwellmoistened.Pourmixtureintoabuttered4x8-
inchloafpan.Bakeforanhour.Notes:Donotover-mixorbreadwillberubbery.
SpecialCornBread
Yield:1loafCookingTime:30minutesIngredients1cupAll-PurposeFlour1cupCornmeal
1packetCoconutMilkPowder
½cupBrownSugar
1tablespoonBakingPowder
½cupMargarine(upto½cupmorecanbeusedifdesired)1largeEgg1cupWholeMilk
1teaspoonVanillaEssence
Directions1. Combineflour,cornmeal,coconutmilkpowder,sugarandbakingpowder;
mixwellandsetaside.2. Meltthemargarineandallowtocool.3. Combinemeltedmargarine,egg,wholemilkandvanillaandwhisklightly.4. Addtheliquidmixturetothedryingredientsandmixtocombine.
5. Scrapebatterintoagreasedloafpanandbakeat350degreesFahrenheitfor20-30minutes.
6. Servewithcheeseorasdesired.
EasterBun
CookingTime:1hourYield:10slicesormoreLevel:EasyIngredients2cupsbrownsugar4teaspoonBakingPowder1tablespoonButter
1teaspoonCinnamon
1cupDragonStoutorotherpreferredstout½CupMilk1teaspoonNutmeg1teaspoonLimeJuice
1Egg
¼teaspoonSalt3cupsWhiteFlour
1cupRaisins
Directions1. Preheattheovento350degreesFahrenheitforabout12minutes.2. Beateggandaddsugar.Meltthebutter,andthenaddthemilk.
3. Mixinwiththestoutanddryingredientsandbeatuntilsmooth,thenaddraisins.
4. Pourintogreasedloaftinandbakeforanhour.5. Removeandallowcooling.6. Serveasdesired.
ChristmasCake(BlackFruitCake)
QuickRecipeIntro:ChristmasisavibrantseasoninJamaica.OneofthethingsthatmostJamaicanslookforwardtoduringthistimeisthedeliciousmealsthatareusuallyprepared.MostJamaicanhomeswillhaveaChristmascakeormaybeseveralcakesduringthefestiveseason.DuringChristmas,theChristmascakeisusuallythepreferreddesertandsnackofchoice.Itisverytastyandisbelievedtotastebetterwithalittlerum.Thetruthis,it’salluptoyou,andChristmascakecanbeeatenbasicallyanytimeoftheyear.CookingTime:2–2½hoursYield:Serves10personsLevel:EasySimpleRecipeEnhancer:Add2tablespoonsofwineandrummixturetocooledcakedailyIngredients3cupsRaisins
4cupsRedWine
1cupSmucker'sSweetOrangeMarmalade(orchoosepreferredbrandandflavor)3/4cupOverproofWhiteRum(optional)1tablespoonVanilla1tablespoonRoseWater2tablespoonsAlmondFlavoring1poundVegetableShortening1poundBrownSugar
1poundAll-purposeFlour
1/4poundBreadcrumbs3tablespoonsBakingPowder
1tablespoonCinnamon
PinchofSalt
2tablespoonsBrowning
1/4cupWhiteWine8mediumEggs
1teaspoonLimeRind
Directions1. Preheatovenat325ºF/160ºC.2. Greaseandlinetwo8"x8"x220cmx20cmx5cmcakepanstins.3. Blendraisinswithwineandmarmalade,puttosteamfor2-3minutesand
allowcooling.4. Addrum,stout,vanilla,rosewaterandalmondflavoring.5. Creamshorteningandsugaruntillightandfluffy.6. Addeggsoneatatime,beatingwellbetweeneachaddition,addlimerind.7. Combineandsiftalldryingredients.8. Tothecreamedmixture,addthedryingredientsandwinemixture
alternatively.Stirinbrowning,pourintobakingpans,coverandbakefor2–2½hoursoruntildone.
CookingTips:Insertatoothpickorsmall(butnarrow)knifeinthecenterofthecaketocheckifitisbaked.Ifthetoothpickorknifecomesoutclean(orcloseenough)thecakeisbaked.Avoidopeningtheoventoooftentotestit.
EasyCoconutDrops
CookingTime:1hour15minutesYield:12ormoredropsLevel:EasyIngredients1DryCoconut,dicedtomake2cupsdrycoconut,
4cupsWater
1½cupsDarkSugar
1tablespoonGinger
Directions1. Putwatertoboil,adddicedcoconutandboilforabout40minutes.2. Addthesugarandgingerandcontinueboilinguntilthemixturebecomes
syrupy(about30-35minutes).3. Dropbytablespoonsfullonagreenbananaleaforonawetcookiesheet.4. Allowtocooluntilthedropshavefullyset.
Duckunoo(TieALeaf/BlueDraws)
CookingTime:1hourLevel:EasyYield:8servingsIngredients4cupsCornmeal1cupFlour2cupsBrownSugar2teaspoonsVanillaEssence
4cupsCoconutMilk
2cupsRaisins(optional)
2teaspoonsNutmegPowder
½teaspoonSalt1piecequailedbananaleaf(aluminumfoilcanbeusedassubstitute)Directions1. Inabowl,combinecornmeal,flour,raisins(ifused)nutmegandsalt.Make
aholeinthecenter.2. Combinesugar,vanillaandcoconutMilk,andmixwelluntildissolved.3. Pourliquidintodryingredientsandcombinetoadroppingconsistency.4. Dropbytablespoonsonpiecesofquailedbananaleaves.5. Makeaparcelandtiewithcordorstripsofbananabark.Ifusingaluminum
foil,ensurethatmixtureisproperlysecured.6. Placeintoboilingwaterandboilfor45minutesto1hour.
GraterCake(PinkOnTop)
Yield:10ServingsCookingTime:1hourIngredients3cupsDriedCoconut
2cupsGranulatedSugar
¼cupWater1/8teaspoonAlmondEssence¼teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonRedFoodColoring
Directions1. Peeloffthebrownportionofthecoconut,wash,grateandsetaside.2. Combinegratedcoconut,granulatedsugarandwaterinapotandputto
boil.Reducetomediumflame,mixinthealmondessenceandthesalt.Stirconstantlyuntilmixturethickens.
3. Removea1/3ofthemixtureandaddasmallamountofredfoodcoloringtogiveadelicatepinkcolor.
4. Scraperemainingcoconutmixtureintoagreasedcasseroledishandspreadevenly.
5. Spreadthepinkcoloredcoconutevenlyoverthewhitemixture.6. Setasidefor25-30minutesoruntilsufficientlycooled.7. Cutintosquaresandserve.
RockBun
CookingTime:26-30minutesYield:12Level:EasyIngredients3cupsAll-PurposeFlour1packetCoconutMilkPowder4ouncesMargarine
1cupDarkSugar
¼cupRaisins,soaked1largeEgg,beaten4ouncesWaterorMilk
1tablespoonBakingPowder
1½teaspoonNutmegPowder
1teaspoonVanillaEssence
Directions1. Combineflour,coconutmilkpowder,bakingpowderandnutmegandmix
forevendistribution.2. Addmargarineanduseadoughblenderoryourfingertipstogentlyrubthe
margarineintodrymixtureuntilitresemblesfinebreadcrumbs.
3. Mixinthedarksugarandsoakedraisinsusingawoodenspoon.4. Combinebeatenegg,waterormilkandvanilla;makeawellinthecenter
andpourintheliquid.5. Combinethemixtureusingtwoforks.Donotovermix!6. Droprockbunsbyspoonfulsontoagreasedbakingtrayandbakeat350
degreesFahrenheitfor26minutes.Removefromovenandcoolonacoolingrack.
Toto
CookingTime:30minutesLevel:EasyIngredients1¼poundsBakingFlour
12ouncesBrownSugar
¼cupWhole/SkimmedMilkPowder1WholeDryCoconut,grated1ounceRaisins,soaked(optional)1tablespoonBakingPowder1tablespoonMixedSpice2largeEggs12ouncesWater
1tablespoonVanillaEssence
2ouncesMargarine,meltedDirections1. Preheatovento350degreesFahrenheit.2. Combinebakingflour,brownsugar,milkpowder,gratedcoconut,raisins,
bakingpowderandmixedspiceinalargebowl.3. Whiskeggs,addwater,vanillaandmeltedmargarine.4. Makeaholeinthecenterofthedryingredientsandaddtheliquid.Lightly
mixuntiltheliquidisabsorbed.5. Scrapethebatterintoagreasedbakingtinandputtobakeinapre-heated
oven350degreesFahrenheitforabout30minutesoruntilaskewerinsertedcomesoutclean.
6. Removefromtheovenandputtocoolbeforeslicingintosquaresorasdesired.
PeanutPunch
Level:EasyYield:2Ingredients1cupPeanuts
1cupWater
¼cupGranulatedSugar¼cupWhiteRum,optional1teaspoonNutmeg,grated1teaspoonVanillaEssence
1canEvaporatedMilk
Directions1. Blendpeanutswithwaterfor1minute.2. Addremainingingredientsandcontinueblendingforthreeminutesuntil
smooth.3. Serveovercrushedice.
EggNog
Level:EasyYield:2Ingredients
3mediumEggs
½cupGranulatedSugar1½cupsEvaporatedMilk4tablespoonsWhiteRum(optional)½teaspoonNutmeg
1tablespoonVanillaEssence
Directions1. Whiskeggsuntiltheyarethickandlemoncolored.2. Addsugar,evaporatedmilk,whiterum,nutmegandvanillaandblendfor1
minute.3. Serveovercrushedice.
BananaMilkShake
Yield:1ServingIngredients1largeRipeBanana1cupColdMilk1teaspoonSugar1scoopVanillaIceCreamDirections1. Slicebananaandplaceinablenderwithmilkandsugar.Blenduntil
smooth.2. Addice-creamtomixture,blendandserveimmediately.
CarrotJuice
Level:EasyIngredients1cupCarrotJuice(4mediumsizedcarrotsblendedwith¾cupwaterandstrained)1teaspoonRum(optional)1/3cupCondensedMilk½cupwater¼teaspoonNutmegPowder½teaspoonVanillaDirections1. Blendallingredientsthoroughly.2. Servewithice.
JamaicanSorrelDrink
Yield:6glassesLevel:EasyIngredients2½cupsBrownSugar2cupsDriedSorrelor3cupsRawSorrel(withoutseed)6cupsHotWater
6Cloves
CrushedGingertotaste
½cupRum(optional)Directions1. Washsorrelwithwater.2. Dissolvesugarinhotwaterandpouroversorrelinlargejar.3. Addclovesandginger.
4. Coverjarandletstandfor2-3days.5. Strainandstore.
JamaicanStylePineappleDrink
Yield:6glassesLevel:EasyIngredientsPeelingsfrom1Pineappleand2slicesofthefruit
6cupsBoilingWater
Sugartotaste
SmallpieceofdriedOrangePeelAfewCloves½teaspoonGratedNutmegDirections1. Pourboilingwateronpeelings,clovesandorangepeelinajug.2. Coverandleaveforaday.3. Strainandsweeten.4. Addnutmegandstir.5. Useatonce,orkeepfor1-2days.6. Servewithice.
JamaicanHotChocolate(ChocolateTea)
Yield:4ServingsIngredients1largeChocolateBall,grated3cupsWater1cupCoconutMilkor
1tablespoonVanilla
Nutmegtotaste
3CinnamonLeavesor3teaspoonCinnamonPowderSugartotasteDirections1. Inasaucepan,addthewaterandcinnamonleaves,bringittoaboil.2. Addgratedchocolatetotheboilingwater,thenthecoconutmilk.Continue
boiling,untilthemixtureisreducedbyhalf.3. Addvanilla,nutmegandsugarandmixwell.4. Pourintomugsandenjoy.
Notes:(i)Ifyoudonothavecoconutmilk,youcanuseplainwaterandaddcondensedmilkattheend.(ii)Traditionallychocolateteaisservedwithcrackersorhardoughbread.(iii)Chocolateteatendstobeveryhot,sobecarefulnottoburnyourlipsonthefirstsip.
JamaicanGingerBeer
Level:EasyIngredients¼poundFreshGinger1largeLime/Lemon
2poundsGranulatedSugar
½gallon/8cupsWaterDirections1. Scrape,wash,andpoundginger.2. Putitinalargebowlandpourboilingwateroverit.3. Stirinsugaruntildissolved.4. Peelthelimeandaddamoderateamountofrindandlimejuicetomixture.5. Coolandpourinaglassjar.6. Coverandletitstandfor6days(stirevery2dayswithaspoonormixing
utensil)7. Strainandstoreinrefrigerator.8. Itmaybebottledandkeptatroomtemperatureandallowedtoripen
(ferment)forafurther2-3daysbeforeuse.9. Servewithiceandenjoythetaste.
Note:Makesureyouaddenoughsugartoyourtastebeforethewholeprocessiscompleted.Ithelpsforbetterfermenting.
AbouttheAuthorKarenisahappywifeandmotheroftwochildren.ShecompletedherBsc.withNovaSoutheasternUniversity.Shehasalwayshadaninnateinterestincooking;fromasfarbackasshecanremember.SheeventhoughtaboutsettingupalocalJamaicanrestaurant.Quiteafewyearsago,aftershegotmarried,shebeganexperimentingwithherownuniquecookingmethods,andrealizedthatherfamilyandfriendslovedit.Shetendstocookwithacreativeimaginationandthisalwaysgivesgreatresults.Herhusbandwouldoftensaytoher:“honey,youhavetowritedownthisrecipe,I’dliketohavethisagainandagain”.Infact,hercookingwassoremarkablethatherhusbandgotfullbraggingrightsandconfessedthathethoughthismomwasoneofthebestcooks,butheishappythathiswifeactuallycooksasgood,andattimes,evenbetterthanhismom(congratstohismom,she’sagreatcook).Well,Karenalsonoticedthatguests,familyandfriendswouldconstantlygivehergreatcomplementsonacookingjobwelldone.Sometimes,theywouldevenaskaboutthesecretingredients.Karen’ssimplerecipesecretsbuilthercookingreputationandnowsheisdelightedtoshareitwithyou.So,shepromisedthatshewouldshareherrecipeswithallthosewhowantedtoknowhowtoeasilygetthebesttasteoutofsimpleeverydayJamaicanmeals.Andhereyouhaveit.OtherJamaicancookbookbytheauthor:JamaicanChristmasRecipesThanksforchoosingmycookbookandIwouldreallyappreciateyourreviews
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