We made this quick and easy side dish: https://www.africanbites.com/callaloo-jamaican-style/ Our modifications: we omitted the bacon. We also used 1 small chopped fresh cayenne pepper instead of fresh habanero. Once we plated it, we squeezed some fresh lime juice overtop for brightness. (Oct. 2018)
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Trinidadian-style chicken stew
Recipe here: http://caribbeanpot.com/tasty-trinidad-style-stew-chicken-recipe/ We marinated the chicken overnight. For the ¼ hot pepper, ee used one medium frozen jalapeño, cut into ½" penny slides. We were unsuccessful in creating a brown sugar crust, but this dish was quite tasty. We served this with jasmine rice and Jamaican-style kale. (Oct. 2018)
Picadillo (Cuban minced beef stew)
We tried this NYT recipe, and it was delicious: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016814-picadillo Our modifications: first, we used 1 lb minced bison instead of 1 ½ lb minced beef. Second, we used 1 oz Matador slim jim (halved vertically and then diced) instead of 2 oz chorizo. Third, to accommodate the reduced amount of protein, we reduced the… Continue reading Picadillo (Cuban minced beef stew)
Oven-baked Jamaican jerk chicken
We tried this recipe, which uses a homemade jerk paste (instead of dry jerk seasoning): https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1014722-no-fuss-jerk-chicken Based on our pantry, we used a mix of skin-on, bone-in thighs and drumsticks instead of chicken quarters (thighs and bones connected). We did not love this recipe and probably won’t make it again. For the marinade, to lower… Continue reading Oven-baked Jamaican jerk chicken
Chicken and egg hash with Caribbean flavors
We tried this recipe for our leftover homemade roast jerk chicken and whole roasted sweet potato: http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/chicken-hash-eggs Our modifications: first, before adding any oil or butter to the pan, we removed the seasoned skin from thigh and breast, cut the skin into bite sized pieces, and sautéed them until crispy, then set aside. The skin… Continue reading Chicken and egg hash with Caribbean flavors
Cuban black beans
We tried this quick version with two 13.5 oz cans of black beans. We used two small jalapeño peppers in lieu of bell pepper. We also used a small sprig fresh oregano instead of dried. Details here: http://www.food.com/recipe/frijoles-negros-cuban-black-beans-8969 (Feb. 2017)
Baked Jamaican jerk chicken
Marinate 2-3 lb whole chicken (cut up) in 2 Tbsp ¾ tsp dry jerk seasoning (because we had a 3 1/2 lb chicken, we increased to 2 Tbsp and 2 tsp) and ¼ cup neutral vegetable oil for at least 4 hours. Pour the chicken (skin side up) and remaining marinade in a 9x13 baking… Continue reading Baked Jamaican jerk chicken
Boiled ripe plantains
For a healthier alternative to fried plantains, we tried this recipe: http://www.livestrong.com/article/548364-how-to-cook-boiled-plantains/ Our modifications: we cut the ends off each plantain and then cut a tiny slit in the skin of each chunk prior to placing in lightly salted boiling water. We also partially covered the pot while the plantains cooked (approx. 13 mins). We… Continue reading Boiled ripe plantains
Jamaican-style okra and bell pepper stirfry
I adapted a Chinese stirfry technique and added Dry Jerk Seasoning (see recipe below) for a Jamaican flavor. Cut one large (2 bulb) shallot into ¼ inch lengthwise slices. Separate, cut one red bell pepper into ¼ inch-lengthwise strips, removing seeds. Cut about 6 fresh large okra on a diagonal into ¼ inch slices. Set… Continue reading Jamaican-style okra and bell pepper stirfry
Jamaican broiled jerk snapper fillet
Preheat broiler on low and place oven rack 4 inches away from heat source. Place a rack in foil-lined baking sheet, and spray cooking oil on the rack. Pat dry one 10-ounce skin-on snapper fillet with paper towels. Mix 1 Tbsp Dry Jerk Seasoning (recipe below), 2 Tbsp vegetable oil, and a dash of hot… Continue reading Jamaican broiled jerk snapper fillet
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