Jamaican Food

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 lb Saltfish (dried, salted codfish)
12 fresh ackees or 1 (drained) can of tinned ackees
1 medium onion
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp of butter
1/2 a hot chilli pepper (ideally Scotch Bonnet)
1 sweet pepper
1 chopped tomato
1 sprig fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS:

Cover the saltfish in cold water. Let soak overnight (minimum 8 hours) changing [...]

IINGREDIENTS:

1 oxtail about 2-2.5 lb. Cut up
4 tblsp. cornflour
2 tblsp. cooking oil
Salt and Black pepper
4 rashers (slices) Bacon (Sugar cured, rindless)
2 medium onions sliced
1 clove garlic crushed
4 carrots pared and sliced
1 cup peeled chopped tomatoes
1 pint (16 fl. Oz) hot water
2 stalks green onions finely sliced
1 spring thyme
1 can butter beans (Lima beans)

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS:

Trim away [...]

Fricassee Chicken is another childhoold favorite of mine. Every time I make this dish, childhood memories come flooding back. My Dad would slow cook this dish on a Saturday or Sunday and we would continue to enjoy it for the next 2-3 days.
INGREDIENTS:

4 1/2 pounds stewing chicken, cut into serving pieces
2 teaspoons Salt
1 [...]

INGREDIENTS:

2 chickens
1/4 cup oil or shortening
3 tbsp. curry powder
1 lg. onion, chopped
2 cups water
3 tsp. tomato paste
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 cup lemon juice

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS:

Cut chicken into eighths, then cut each breast into 3, thighs into 2, wings into 3 (discard wing tips). Remove as much outer skin and excess fat as possible. Rinse chicken with cold [...]

Beef Patties are a childhood favorite of mine. This beef patty with a rich, buttery crust combined with the seasoned meat inside will melt in your mouth and tempt your tastebuds.
INGREDIENTS – Pastry:

1lb flour
1/2 cup ice cold water
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 cup shortening
1 tsp salt
1 Teaspoon of baking powder
1 Teaspoon of curry powder medium hot
1 [...]

Rice and Peas is a staple for any Jamaican dinner. My Dad would make a huge pot of Rice and Peas on Sundays, and we would eat it with most of our meals the rest of the week. The rice and peas actually start to taste better every day as the seasonings continue to [...]

Fried Plantains was a staple or morning breakfast for me and my Jamaican family. I hope you enjoy the recipe as well.

IINGREDIENTS:

4 firm-ripe plantains
vegetable oil for deep-frying

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS:

Peel and slice the plantains. I find that the best way to slice them is either diagonally or you can cut the plantain in half and slice lengthwise. [...]

INGREDIENTS:

3 pounds (1.5 kg goat) , cut into 1-inch cubes
1 lime
1 large onion, sliced
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped (about 3 tbsp)
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp thyme leaves
1 tsp finely chopped Scotch bonnet pepper
2 tsp canola or vegetable oil
1 tsp / 5 mL sugar
5 green onions, chopped (about 1 [...]

Jamaican Rum Punch
Ingredients:
4 Cups water
1 Cup lime or lemon juice
3 cups strawberry-flavored syrup
2 cups Jamaican white rum or Appleton Rum
Mix all ingredients together in a punch bowl. Serve over ice cubes with a piece of lime or lemon. Water and rum maybe added to weaken or strengthen as needed.
Information:
Serves 10-12

INGREDIENTS – JERK MARINADE:

3 scallions, chopped
4 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
4 to 5 fresh Scotch bonnet or habanero chile, stemmed and seeded
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons ground allspice
2 teaspoons black pepper
3/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 [...]