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Jamaican Peanut porridge is a delicious breakfast treat. It is a favorite of vegetarians because it is high in protein. Before it became “main stream” dish it was categorized as “street food”, as it was mainly served by street food vendors in Jamaica. It is now enjoyed by Jamaican tourists and locals alike. Ingredients1 cup raw peanut 1 cup oatmeal 1 tbsp. Flour 1 tbsp Cornmea
1 cup flour ¼ tsp baking soda 1 cup sugar ½ tsp nutmeg or allspice ½ tsp ginger ¼ tsp salt 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut 3 tbsp water (or enough to stop the dough from crumbling Mix all ingredients. Roll out thin. Cut in small shapes,. Put on greased sheets. Prick with a fork. Bake 8–12 minutes at 375 °F (depending on size).
2 1/4 cups flour1 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp salt3/4 cup shortening1/2 cup brown sugar4 tbsp mixed peel 1/2 cup raisins1 cup currants1 cup milk or wine1 tsp baking soda1 tbsp vinegar Sift the flour, salt, and spices together. Rub in the shortening and add sugar. Mix in raisin, currants and peel. Add the milk with soda dissolved in it. Add vinegar last. Pour into greased and lined baking ti
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2 cups sugar1 1/3 cups water1/2 cup light corn syrup1 teaspoon white vinegar1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla extract18 cups popped cornDirectionsIn a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water, syrup, vinegar, and salt. Cook over high heat until mixture reaches 255 degrees F (hard-ball stage) on a candy thermometer. Stir in vanilla. Pour over popped corn, tossing gently to coat. When mixture is cool
1/2 cup chopped ripe mango 1/2 onion chopped 2 garlic cloves chopped 1 inch ginger sliced 2 tbsp sugar 1/4 cup vinegar 1 cup water 1 tbsp soy sauce In a small sauce pan combine the mango, water,vinegar, soy sauce and sugar. Bring to boil thensimmer until mango is very soft.Add your chopped onions, garlic and sliced ginger.Puree the sauce.Strain the mango sauce into the pan using a spoon to run thr
2 lbs. (1 kg.) fresh acerola 2 quarts (2 liters) waters1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley, finely choppedsalt and pepper to tasteIn a large heavy saucepan or stockpot, combine theacerola with 2 quarts cold water. Bring to a boilover medium-high heat and boil for approximately5 minutes. Drain the acerola, let cool slightly,then blend completely in a blender, in batches ifnecessary. Pass the resulting a
4 cups all-purpose or bread flour1 teaspoon salt1 package instant (rapid-rise) dried yeast1 teaspoon ground ginger3 tablespoons brown sugar9 teaspoons butter, cut into small pieces 1 small mango, peeled, cored, and pureed2 tablespoons runny honey1 cup tepid water (or less if mango is medium size)2/3 cup golden raisins (optional)1 egg, beatenconfectioners’ (powdered) sugar, for dusting Grease
Its almost Easter in Jamaica and what I love to call 'Easter Bun Holiday'. There is so much Easter Bun to choose from Stout Buns, Yeast Buns and some thats neither. So with my love for Buns and Cinnamon Rolls I decided to try a fusion. They are awesome. Give them a try and let me know if you love them too.Dough:1 cup Water -- warm4 1/2 cups All-purpose flour3 ounces Granulated sugar3 teaspoons Act
6 cups brown sugar4 cups milk12 cups flour4 tablespoons baking powder2 teaspoons salt4 teaspoons vanilla4 teaspoons mixed spice2 teaspoons nutmeg2 cups raisin1 cup currant1 cup mixed peel8 each egg4 tablespoons butter -- meltedbrowning --
Serving Size : 16 1 pound flour (All Purpose, but Bread Flour preferably) 8 ounces brown sugar 2 tablespoons yeast 3 tablespoons melted butter 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 egg 8 ounces water 1/4 cup
This is a traditional Jamaican Dessert. You can see that this is rustic; just use what you have.I will be updating to a more modern version soon. 6 cups grated green banana4 cups grated sweet potato2 cups flour2 tsp baking powder2 tsp salt4 cups coconut milk3 cups sugar2 tsp vanilla2 tsp mixed spice4 tbsp melted butter1/2 cup raisinBanana leaves or foil * Use 2 lbs cornmeal instead of banana and p
1 (12 ounce) bottles dark stout beer (Guiness or Dragon preferably) ½ tablespoon browning (browning is used to give the bun its brown color) ¾ cup brown sugar
Makes 62 cups all purpose flour, sifted 1/2 cup butter1/2 cup brown sugar 4 Tbsps. raisins (plumped in hot water and drained) 1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 tsp grated nutmeg 1/2 tsp cinnamon 2 medium eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 tsps. milk1/2 cup shredded coconut DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven at 360°F / 190°C. Grease baking sheet. 2. Using the finger tips, rub fat into sifted flour until mixture resemble
Pastry:2 cups sifted flour1/2 tsp salt1 cup butter or vegetable shortening or combination2-4 tbsp ice waterFilling:1 cup ripe plantain, peeled and cut up1/4 cup sugar1/2 tsp nutmeg1/4 tsp cinnamon 1 tbsp butter1 tbsp vanillapinch of salt red food colouring (optional)MethodPre-heat oven to 350ºFTo make pastry Put the flour and salt in a mixing bowl. With fingers, work half the butter into the flou
This year Jamaica celebrates 50 years of independence and we are counting down our top 50 Jamaican dishes.Cornmeal PorridgeHominey Corn PorridgeGreen Banana/Plantain PorridgePeanut PorridgeStamp and Go (Saltfish Fritters) Solomon GundyJanga (Crayfish) SoupMannish Water (Goat Head Soup) Pepperpot SoupPumpkin Beef SoupFish TeaRed Peas Soup Rice and PeasJerked ChickenJerked Pork Jerked SausageSt
One of my favorite place in Jamaica is Port Antonio. It is mostly visited by backpackers and locals for holiday and weekend getaways. A little known fact is that Port Antonio is the home of some really good eats.Here are a few of my favoritesCoronation Bakery Located in the heart of the town; they make what I and many others consider to be the best Hardough Corn, Bran and Gratto Breads. My fa
2 Otaheite (Malay) Apples, Seeded and diced Juice of 1 lime 1 jalapeno , seeded and minced (you can try 1/2 tsp habanero) 2 tbsp sliced green onion/escallion salt, to taste 1 tomato, diced , optional PREPARATION:Combine all ingredients in small bowl. Serve at room temperature.
3 cups fat-free milk3 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 cups Quaker® Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)2 tablespoons coarsely chopped toasted pecans Plain or vanilla n
From SnobsitePart groupie, part aesthete, part stark raving loon, the Food Snob is someone who has taken the amateur epicure’s admirable zeal for eating and cooking well to hollandaise-curdling extremes. He wears Bastad chef’s clogs even though he works in publishing or property law. He owns an $8,000 gas range with six burners and a griddle. He’s collected the cookbooks not only of James Be
Fruit Cake Cookies1 1/2 cups sugar3/4 cup butter1 egg2 3/4 cups flour, sifted3/4 tsp salt3/4 tsp baking soda1/2 cup buttermilk1 cup pecans, chopped1 cup candied cherries1 1/2 cups raisins, soaked and plumped in port wine1/2 cup candied pineapple1/2 cup dried apricots, choppedCream butter and sugar until light.Add egg and beat until well blended.Reserving a little of the flour to toss with the fru
For 4 sandwiches 1 cup crushed pineapple in heavy syrup, drained1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh cilantro1 1/2 teaspoons jerk seasoning4 poor boy or hoagie buns, split1/2 pound thinly sliced deli ham- Jerk Ham is Great4 (1-ounce) slices Muenster or American Cheese, cut in half diagonally8 thin green bell pepper ringsDirections Combine pineapple, cilantro and jerk
For poaching1 x 5kg leg of ham, the best you can afford 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns1 red onion, peeled and cut into wedges6 Scotch bonnets, halved2 teaspoons whole cloves1 stick of celery, trimmed and roughly chopped1 small leek, washed and roughly chopped3 bay leaves 1/2 a bunch of fresh thyme1 cinnamon stickFor the jerk marinade6 fresh bay leaves2 tablespoons ground cinnamon2 tablespoo
1 part sour, 2 parts sweet, 3 parts strong and 4 parts weak. 1cup Fresh lime 2 cups Brown Sugar/Syrup 3 cups White / Gold (Appleton) Rum 4 cups Ginger/Cream Soda or tropical fruit juice (use less sugar if using fruit juice) Crushed ice To Serve Angostura bitters, Freshly grated nutmeg, slice of lime, orange or fresh pineapple, Maraschino cherries.DirectionsMix a
Serving size: 12How many rum recipes have I done? Don't know, don't care.Basic Cake Mix2 cups cake flour 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter, cut into bits 3 tablespoons vegetable oilFor the Cake1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix1/2 cup milk 4 eggs , separated1/2 cup rum 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon
Green bananas or green plantainsOil for fryingSaltMethodPeel the green bananas or green plantains; be careful as both tend to stain clothes and cutting boards. The plantains will be easier to peel, but the flesh of the green banana is more likely to stick to its skin.Slice the bananas or plantains lengthwise, full length or half length, or slice them as thin rounds or thin diagonal ovals, use
6 to 8 servings 2 Green plantains, peeled and sliced diagonally into 1-inch pieces Oil for deep fryingSalt MethodHeat about 1/2-inch of oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the plantain slices to the hot oil and fry, turning frequently, until they begin to brown on all sides. Remove to a paper-towel-lined plate and repeat with the remaining slices.When all th
Serves 10 2 cups coconut milk 4 cups water 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup raisins 2 cups sugar 3 cups cornmeal 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon powder 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons vanilla essence 2 cup whole milk2 tbsp rum 1/2 cup port wine (Red label is my favorite) Topping 1 cup
16 ounces sorrel juice (For best results reduce 24 oz on low heat to make 16ozs, cool)1 tablespoon lemon juice2 tsp rum1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 cup boiling water1 package lemon flavored gelatin2 egg whites1/4 cup sugar1/2 cup chilled heavy cream1 9 inch baked and cooled pie shellCombine sorrel, lemon juice, rum and salt in saucepan. Heat to boiling, remove from heat. Pour water over gelatin. Stir unt
This is a must for Christmas in Jamaica8 cups sorrel petals 2 ounces grated ginger &nbs
Ingredients:1.5 oz. Appleton Estate Reserve Rum1 Slice Fresh Ginger – Muddled0.5 oz. Simple Syrup (1-1 Sugar to Water)Dash of Angostura BittersGarnish: Lime Wheel Glass:Rocks Preparation:Muddle ginger in a pint glass.Add remaining ingredients and ice.Shake and strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice and garnish with a lime wheel.from Appleton Estate
2 1/2 teaspoon Ground Allspice 3 teaspoons Grace Dried Thyme 2 teaspoons Grace Hot Pepper Sauce 2 1/2 teaspoons Fresh ground black pepper 2 1/2 teaspoons Ground Sage 1 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg 1 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon 3 tablespoons of sugar &nb
I love pumpkins, its one of those things that's always in my fridge. In Jamaica its normally boiled, cooked with rice or as the main ingredient in soup. This pumpkin bread is moist and flavourful. Once you try this, you will definitely be back for seconds.2 1/2 cups sugar1 cup vegetable oil3 large eggs2 cups cooked, crushed pumpkin3 cups all purpose flour1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground
2 cups grated coconut3 cups granulated sugar½ cup water Combine all ingredients in a thick saucepan, boil until coconut is cooked and the liquid dries up and the mixture holds together. Remove from heat and beat with wooden spoon two to three minutes. Drop onto a greased tray or mixture be poured into a square dish 8x8x2 and pressed with the back of a spoon. If p
2 cups diced coconut1 tbsp powered ginger or 1 tsp grated root1 tsp vanilla (optional) 1 cup lb brown sugar1 pinch salt Combine all ingredients adding about ½ to ¾ cup water to cook coconut. Boil about 20-30 minutes on low heat in a heavy bottom pan.Stir well. When it reaches to caramel stage, test a small portion.Should be like Pralines Drop by spoonfuls onto a greased ti
1/2 pound unsalted butter1/2 pound light brown sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 tsp almond extract2 teaspoons lime juice1 teaspoon lime zest6 eggs2 ounces fresh bread crumbs10 ounces flour1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup rum2 cups Port (Red Label is best)4 cups mixed soaked fruit DirectionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees F.
There is no cooking a Jamaican meal without using any one or combination of these ingredients.Hot Pepper GingerThymeEscallionPimento
This is a cross between Johnny Cakes and the Corn Dog batter. It was named Festival for the Jamaican Independence Celebrations of 1962. 2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup coarse cornmeal4 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon baking powder1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg3/4 cup milk, cold2 cups vegetable oilDirections In a large bowl, mix together the flour, co
This is one of my favorite Friday Night Dinners. A Soft Flour Tortilla filled with a lightly fried Reggae Jammin Frankfurter, Guacamole (My favorite) with Shredded Lettuce and Tomato Slices. If you like it HOT add some Red Pepper Flakes or Hot Pepper sauce. All you need now is your favorite beverage and enjoy.
Makes 12 tortillasIngredients3 cups of unbleached all-purpose wheat flour1 tablespoon of salt1/3 cup of vegetable oil or vegetable shortening (in case you want to make them with lard it is the same quantity needed)1 cup of warm water (must be warm, but not boiling)DirectionsCombine the flour, shortening (oil, or lard), and salt in a large bowl and mix together until crumbly, as you do, for pie dou
This is by far the most popular Jamaican Breakfast Porridge. It is popularly sold on the street between 5-9am to passing commuters. I use cinnamon sugar or the condensed milk to decorate the top.1 cup of yellow cornmeal4 cups of water1/2 teaspoon of salt1 cup of coconut milk1 tbsp flour (you can use 2 tbsp oats)1 teaspoon of vanilla1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg1/2 cup of sweetened
One of my all time favorites Bulgur Porridge. Takes as little as 20 minutes and full of flavor ( and fiber). 4 cups water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup bulgur1 tablespoon flour 1 cup coconut milk 1 teaspoon vani
Coconut Water : The liquid obtained from whole green coconut is called coconut water or coconut juice. To collect the liquid puncture a hole in the bottom of a coconut and allow liquid to drain into a clean container. Coconut milk: Coconut milk has the liquid consistency of cow's milk. It isa liquid made from the pressed meat of a coconut. . Coconut Cream : is similar to Cream of Coconu
This jam is sweet and super easy. Delicious on home-made coconut bread, warm from the oven, or if that isn't possible, it would be just as good with a crunchy toast.Tastes delicious on home-made coconut bread, warm from the oven 2lb ripe mangoes8 oz sugar1tbsp lemon/lime juice4 small, sterilised jars 1. Peel and chop the mangoes, then stir with the sugar in a large heavy-bottomed, non-reactiv
This deliciously moist and flavourful coconut bread will have you coming back for more. 1 cup grated coconut (if fresh coconut is unavailable use about 3/4 cup coconut flakes that is soaked in 1/2 cup coconut milk)1/2 cup butter1 cup sugar2 eggs1 tsp vanilla2 cups flour3 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp salt1/2 cup coconut milkDirections In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.&nb
Pictured with Stewed OxtailsWhisk 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon each fresh lime juice and orange juice, 1/2 tsp minced garlic, 2 tbsp chopped scallions and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add 2 diced avocados,1 cup cubed mango and 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; gently toss.
2 lbs oxtail, cut into chunks (you can substitute Turkey Necks)1/4 cup oil or drippings4 cloves garlic sliced then mashed in salt to puree consistency4 oz onion chopped4 oz carrot, chopped1/2 cup chopped sweet pepper 1/4 cup flour2 tbsp tomato Paste or PureeWater or Stock, to cover1 clove garlic1/2 tsp dried thyme2 pimento berries, crushedsalt and pepper to taste*** Add Hot Peppers if
2 cup sliced Mangoes, diced1 cup shredded Carrots ¼ cup crushed peanut2 tbsp sliced green onionsJuice of 1 lime, about 1 tbsp2 tbsp Oil Salt and Pepper, To TasteDirectionsMix allingredients in a bowl and set in the fridge for 30 minutes or until ready toeat.Serves: 4
