August 11, 2011

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February 27, 2010

Jamaican Spices What You Should Know

If you are a regular visitor to the island of Jamaica, then you probably know that dining can be enjoyed at upscale resort restaurant, casual restaurants or even on the street corners. This island boast a wide assortment of cooking style, restaurants and dishes which will give everyone a chance to sample the spices of Jamaica. This means, if you are hard to please when it comes to food, if you don’t like what your hotel is serving, it is easy for you to find delectable dishes anywhere.

It is a well-known fact that most people are trying to eat healthy these days and it can be difficult to find good tasting meals outside of the home. But, you will have no such problems in Jamaica, as you can easily stop at any of the Rastafarian ital restaurants if you are a strict vegetarian. You cannot miss these facilities as they are usually painted in the Rastafarian colors of green, red and gold. If you are in the resort town of Negril, stop at the Just Natural Restaurant on the West End.

If perhaps you prefer to dine in a casual atmosphere, the wide choices will certainly overwhelm you. You can get this experience in small spots like at the corner at Catherine Hall in Montego Bay, across from the newly built Mega Mart shopping center or if you prefer the Island Grill is nearby. However, if you want to experience the best of both the casual and fine dining, simply check out the Marguerites and Margaritaville on the hip strip area in this resort town as well.

The resorts and hotels also provides a wide variety of dishes and dining option, so if you feel like having your meals in one place this can be done as well. It is popular for the all inclusive properties to provide a wide selection of food on the buffet line three times daily. You are given choices along with the authentic Jamaican dishes, as they know that some people might feel more comfortable eating their own kind of cuisine. So, you can enjoy American, Italian, Asian and a number of combinations that will leave your mouth watering. But, even if you don’t feel like spending all your nights at Sandals or Riu in Negril, you can find good eateries such as Kuyaba or Xtabis for excellent cuisine just the same.

For those persons who have their days packed with endless activities, then you might prefer the fast food outlets where you can just grab a meal to go. It is also possible for you to sample the spices of Jamaica, as the popular pastry establishments such as Juice Patties, Tastee and Mothers. You can indulge in patties made with beef, chicken, shrimp, lobster, vegetable and soy, so there is something to tantalize the taste buds of everyone. In addition to the patty, these days you can also get soups, porridge, puddings, cakes, rice and peas with chicken and more at these restaurants just the same.

When you dine at any of the restaurants, you are not only sampling the delicious food, but it’s a good way to make friends as you chat with the locals. I guarantee you that even years after you get an experience at one of the authentic Jamaican spots, you will talk about it for years.

Authentic Jamaican Cuisine

Some people visit the island of Jamaica for endless days of fun in the sun, sea and sand, while others want to indulge in the mouth watering cuisine. If you have never traveled to this beautiful paradise or perhaps have never tried any of the authentic Jamaican cuisine, then the rest of this article will give you some idea of what you can expect.

The popular jerk: This is a meal of jerk pork, chicken or fish and is a popular treat for most visitors and locals alike. If you are into tasty and spicy food, this style of cooking would be ideal for you as any meat that is prepared this way is well seasoned with spices such as pimento leaves and the hot scotch bonnet peppers. To get some of the best jerk pork, ensure that you stop at the Boston Beach in Portland.

The ackee and salt fish: This is the national dish of Jamaica and is a favorite for breakfast. You might have seen it at your resorts or hotels as it looks similar to a plate of scramble egg. Most Jamaicans have this dish with boiled bananas, roast or fried breadfruit and boil or fried dumplings.

The escoveitch fish: This is prepared by frying the fish and then pouring a sauce which is made from hot peppers, vinegar and onions on top of it. This is also loved by many and most beach trips are not complete without some escoveitch fish and a festival or two. The next time you visit the city of Kingston you should take a drive to Hellshire Beach in nearby Portmore and sample this sumptuous meal.

Festival: This is a part of the dumpling family and is generally made in a long shape with cornmeal, sugar, spices, flour and water. It is then fried until it acquires a nice golden brown color and is served with any of the popular jerk dish or escovetich fish.

Soups: The majority of the Jamaicans love soup in any flavor and generally most families has to prepare soup for Saturday dinners. There is the pepper pot soup which is very spicy with callaloo, hot peppers, dumplings, yam, potato and more. Next, there is the pumpkin soup which is made with pumpkin, yam, dumpling, potatoes and meat of your choice, but mostly beef and chicken. Then, you have the popular red pea’s soup which you can get at any of the restaurants and roadside diners. These are not the only types, but would be enough to start with on your next visit.

Peanut porridge: This is also one of popular dish on the island and almost everywhere you go, you can find a street vendor selling it. Most people don’t start their day without having a bowl of peanut porridge and it is said that it makes them last longer at work with the energy that it provides. On your next visit to Montego Bay, stop at the corner of Juice Patties on St James Street and get a cup from one of the vendors on the street or in this fast food outlet.

Curry goat: This dish is a popular choice for any type of gathering, whether it is street dance, birthday party, corporate luncheon, weddings, funerals, you name it. If this authentic Jamaican cuisine is not served at most of these places it would seem as if a link is missing, it is usually served with a plate of white rice or rice and peas.

This is certainly not all the dishes that you will find, as one article cannot begin to describe everything. But make an effort to delight in any of the authentic Jamaican cuisine, you will have no regrets!

May 25, 2008

Jamaican Banana Bread Recipe

jamaican banana bread recipe

easter time Banana bread

Ingredients
8 ripe bananas
2 cups brown sugar
6 cups flour
1¼ cup butter
13 eggs
½ cup sour cream
grated orange rind
1 tsp vanilla flavoring
½ tbsp cinnamon powder
½ tbsp ginger powder
½ tbsp baking soda
¼ cup crushed nuts
¾ cup milk

preparation

Mix banana and sugar with paddle in mixer until banana turns puree. Add eggs, sour cream, butter, vanilla and rind mix thoroughly. Sift flour and mix with spices, raising agents and nuts. Add to mixture and mix for 5 minutes. Pour mixture into lined bread pan and bake.
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May 24, 2008

Jamaican Appetizer Recipes

jamaican appetizer recipes montego bay Jamaican mannish water

A special goat meat appetizer popular across Jamaica.
ingredients
1 lb Jamaican yam
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tbsp dried thyme leaves
½ tbsp scotch bonnet pepper diced
2 lg green bananas boiled and chopped
½ cup chopped carrots
¼ cup chopped escallion
4½ cups water
2 lb goat head meats
2 chochos, peeled and finely chopped
preparation
1. Chop goat head meat finely and place in water.
2.
When it reaches a boil add all other ingredients to the pot.
3.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 45 to 55 minutes, or until yam, chocho and bananas are soft.
4.
Serve hot.
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Jamaican Appetizers

jamaican appetizersmiddle quarters shrimp patty recipe
The town of Middle quarters in St. Elizabeth is the home of the Jamaican shrimp and the Shrimp Patty.

ingredients
6 Jamaican patty crusts
1½ cups peeled and de-veined shrimp
¼ tsp salt
¼ tbsp scotch bonnet pepper diced
½ stalk escallion chopped
1 tbsp curry powder
¼ tsp sugar
½ tsp allspice

preparation
1.      Sauté escallion and pepper in a frying pan.
2.
Add shrimp in frying pan and fry until shrimp is cooked.
3.
Add curry powder, sugar, salt and allspice.
4.
Continue to stir and allow to simmer until shrimp are well cooked.
5.
Ensure that the curry shrimp is wet when placing it on the patty crust.
6.
Place at least 3 tablespoons of filling on each circle then fold and crimp with a fork the corners.
7.
Brush a small amount of oil on each patty.
8.
Place in the oven then bake for approximately 45 minutes at 375 Degrees.
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May 23, 2008

Jamaica Recipes

jamaica recipesJamaican Jerk Rub
A great Jamaican jerk rub for marinade

INGREDIENTS
4 tbsps ground allspice
1 tbsp dried thyme
1 tbsp paprika
1 tsp ground red pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend thoroughly.

Remove and place in a plastic container and refrigerate.

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May 22, 2008

Jamaica Jerk Chicken Recipe

jamaica jerk chicken recipe Ocho Rios Style Jerk Chicken
Jerk chicken prepared in true Ochi style

INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp Juice lemon
2 tbsp Juice lime
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 Scotch bonnet pepper diced
1 garlic finely chopped
1 pinch salt and black pepper
1 stalk escallion diced
¼ tsp dried thyme leaves
4 Chicken breast halved
PREPARATION
1. In a shallow dish or plastic bag, combine 3 tbsp water and all ingredients except chicken.
2.
Add chicken, coating well with marinade. Cover dish or seal bag; marinate in refrigerator 4 hours or overnight.
3.
Prepare outdoor grill or preheat broiler.
4.
Remove chicken from marinade; pour marinade into small saucepan and bring to a boil.
5.
Grill or broil chicken 15 to 20 minutes, turning occasionally and basting frequently with marinade.
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May 21, 2008

Jamaica Freeze Recipe

jamaica freeze recipe

normas JAMAICAN mango ice Cream
If you like ice cream you’ll love this Jamaican recipe

ingredients
1 cup water
2 tbsp cornstarch
½ cup evaporated milk
¼ tsp salt
½ cup mango puree

preparation
1. In a heavy saucepan whisk the water and cornstarch and simmer over moderate heat.
2.
Add the milk, salt and sugar and heat over low heat.
3.
Stir in the mango and freeze in an ice-cream freezer

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May 20, 2008

Jamaica Food Recipes

Jamaica Food Recipesjamaican Beef in hot Pepper Sauce

ingredients
1½ lb boneless beef sirloin cut into strips
1 cup sweet peppers chopped
½ tbsp scotch bonnet pepper minced
¼ cup garlic chopped
¼ cup white wine (optional)
¾ tbsp ginger minced
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp allspice
¼ tsp cinnamon powder
½ tsp Jamaican hot pepper sauce
1 tbsp margarine
1 tbsp vegetable oil
½ cup onion chopped
1 cup cooked rice
preparation
1. Place the chopped sweet pepper, scotch bonnet pepper, garlic, wine, ginger, salt, pepper, allspice, cinnamon, and hot pepper sauce in a blender on medium-high speed until smoothly blended.
2.
Heat the margarine and the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat until hot.
3.
Add the beef and cook until meat is browned on all sides.
4.
Remove the beef set aside and keep warm.
5.
Add the onion and more sweet pepper strips to the skillet and cook until brown.
6.
Return the beef to the skillet and add the blender mixture.
7.
Heat to boiling, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered until the beef is hot and the sauce is slightly thickened.
8.
Serve over rice.
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May 19, 2008

Jamaica Drink Recipe

jamaica drink recipe

Jamaican soursop juice
A traditional favorite drink that is said to aid in male fertility.

ingredients
2 cups sour sop pulp
2 cups water
½ cup evaporated milk
½ cup condensed milk
1 tsp. vanilla
½ tsp. nutmeg

preparation

Add sour sop pulp to water in blender and liquefy.

Strain and combine with other ingredients.

Can be served chilled or over crushed ice.


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May 18, 2008

Free Jamaican Recipes

free Jamaican recipesSt. thomas coconut toast
St. Thomas has both crawfish and coconut trees in abundance.

ingredients
½ cup condensed milk
6 slices of hard dough bread (remove ends)
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp nutmeg
1 dry coconut with meat extracted
preparation
1. Grater the coconut meat and ensure that the meat is edible and add salt and nutmeg.
2.
Cut bread into strips place in the condensed milk and dip in grate coconut.
3.
Remove and place on baking sheet and bake at 375 Degrees for 5-7 minutes
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May 17, 2008

Easy Jamaican Recipes

Easy Jamaican RecipesNegril Wrapped Chicken Recipe
favorite chicken recipe on the hip strip in Negril

INGREDIENTS
½ pound chicken
½ tsp Jamaican Appleton V/X rum
1½ tsps soy sauce
½ tsp jerk sauce
½ tsp June plum sauce
½ tsp ketchup
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp sesame oil
3 stalks escallions diced
 PREPARATION
1. Cut chicken meat into thin slices.
2.
Cut 6-inch sheets of aluminum foil.
3.
Mix chicken meat with all ingredients.
4.
Place slices of chicken on each sheet of foil.
5.
Wrap to form sealed triangular packets.
6.
Heat oil in frying pan and deep fry the foil-wrapped packets over high heat for about 15 minutes or until the chicken is prepared.
Remove and drain.
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May 16, 2008

Authentic Jamaican Recipes

authentic jamaican recipes Dorreen’s Special Chicken Nuggets

Doreen’s favorite chicken nugget recipe with two new ingredients.
INGREDIENTS
1 stalk escallion minced
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp garlic powder
1tbsp all spice (pimento)
¼ tsp paprika
½ cup dry bread crumbs
1 tbsp diced scotch bonnet pepper
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ cup dried thyme leaves
¼ tsp scotch bonnet pepper minced
2 lb boneless chicken breasts
*
¼ cup vegetable oil
PREPARATION
1. In large bowl, combine all dry ingredients with the bread crumbs, thyme and pepper.
2.
Dip chicken in bread crumb mixture, coating well. In large skillet, heat ½ inch vegetable oil and cook chicken over medium heat turning once, until done; drain on paper towels.
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Jamaica Recipe

jamaica recipeGINGER Jamaican Jerk Chicken
A great blend of ginger and sugar with your Jerk chicken recipe

INGREDIENTS
10 chicken breasts without skin
½ cup vegetable oil
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsps onion salt
2 tsps basil
2 tsps thyme
2 tsps vegetable seasoning
2 tsps crushed red pepper
2 tsps cumin
2 tsps coriander
2 tsps ginger
2 tsps black pepper
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp allspice
1 tsp cayenne
1 tsp salt
¼ cup sugar
1 onion diced
1 green pepper diced

PREPARATION

Mix onion, green pepper, oil, sugar and seasonings in bowl with chicken.

Cover and refrigerate for four hours or overnight. Grill until just done.

Accompany with salsa or any sauce of choice.

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