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Jamaican Fried Dumplings Recipe

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Jamaican Fried DumplingsFried dumplings are probably Jamaica’s favorite comfort food. It is eaten with just about anything you can think of. It’s used as a side for ackee and salt fish, fried fish, calaloo, and saltfish. The possibilities are endless. Its a fast and simple side that you can make, and the best thing is it is very inexpensive to make. Your family will love this alternative to the American Johnnycake.

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Jamaican Fried Dumplings

Learn to make Jamaican Fried Dumplings
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time20 mins
5 mins
Total Time55 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Jamaican
Servings: 5
Calories: 209kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Saucepan
  • 1 Medium Saucepan
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Medium size strainer
  • 1 Cutting Board

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Flour
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/8 cup Sugar
  • 1 tsp butter
  • 5 ounces Water
  • 5 cups Cooking Oil Olive Oil or Vegetable Oil can be used.
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder

Instructions

Step 1

  • Sift flour using your strainer and your mixing bowl.
    Sifting Flour
  • Add sugar
    Sugar
  • Add baking powder
    Add Baking Powder
  • Add butter
    Butter

Step 2

  • Combine all ingredients (except the water) in a bowl until it has the consistency of breadcrumbs.
    Kneading Dough
  • Add 2/1 oz of the water to your mixture and knead the dough for about 5-8 minutes.
    Adding water
  • Add the additional water and knead for a few more minutes until the dough becomes smooth. (Best left refridgerated overnight to get it really smooth, but definitley not necessary)
    Adding water

Step 3

  • Use a large cutting board and "dust" it with flour.
    Flour dusted cutting board
  • Roll your dough on the cutting board until it's flattened a bit
    rolling dough
  • Stretch the dough across your cutting board and cut into 10 even pieces
    Stretching out the dough
  • Take each piece of dough, roll it into a small ball using your palms and place it on your flour dusted serving tray.
    Rolling dough into a ball
  • sprinkle a pinch of flour on the dumplings on the tray.
    Sprinkle flour over dumpling

Cooking Time

  • Add oil to your saucepan, and let heat to about 290 degrees under a medium flame.
    Adding oil
  • Let it fry for about 10-12 minutes.
    Frying dumplings
  • Transfer your oil to a smaller saucepan, and allow to fry for an additional 5-6 minutes until golden brown.
    Transfer oil to new pot

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Notes

Served with ackee and saltfish, or just about any Jamaican dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 560mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2mg

 

 

 

Ital Stew

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Ital Stew

Ital Stew

Ital Stew

Although it is most commonly associated with the diet of Rastafarians, Ital stew is enjoyed by everyone. It is a healthy alternative to meat-based diets. It is good for you and it is also delicious. It can be eaten with a side of white rice (or mixed in).  On those cold winter evenings, a bowl of ital stew will do you good. Follow this easy recipe and start warming up now.

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Ital Stew

Ital is vital. This hearty stew will have you coming back for seconds. It will fill you up and keep you going. Ital to the Worl.
Prep Time25 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Total Time1 hr
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Jamaican
Servings: 6
Calories: 264kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Cans Kidney Beans Drained
  • 1 Whole Scotch Bonnet Pepper
  • 1/2 Cup Water
  • 2 1/2 Cups Coconut Milk
  • 7 Whole Allspice Seeds
  • 2 Clves Garlic Minced
  • 1 Whole Onion Sliced
  • 2 Sprigs Thyme
  • 10 Whole Okras
  • 1 Tsp Black Pepper
  • 3 Whole Potatoes Cubed
  • 3 Whole Carrots Cubed
  • 1/2 Lb Pumpkin Cubed
  • 1 Can Corn

Instructions

  • In a medium-sized saucepan, add your coconut milk and water and let simmer over a medium flame 
  • Add your red peas, scotch bonnet pepper, black pepper, allspice seeds and garlic to the pot
  • Let simmer for a few minutes, then add your onion, thyme, pumpkin and okras (stir pot intermittently)
  • Add your potatoes, corn, and carrots
  • Let simmer for about 25 minutes.
    Served hot, with or without white rice.

Notes

Check out Chef Ricardo as he show's us how he makes his ital stew.

Nutrition

Serving: 01 | Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 485mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3509IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 4mg

Jamaican Curry Goat Recipe

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Curry Goat

Curry Goat

Jamaican Curry Goat Recipe

 

Jamaican Curry Goat- This delicious tender, spicy authentic Jamaican curry goat recipe will have your taste buds yearning for more.

This is a must-try Jamaican recipe. The best thing is that is a very easy recipe to follow.

Curry goat has been a staple of Jamaican culture for many years, although curry is native to India, it was introduced to Jamaica back in the 1800s by the Indians. It is used to cook many dishes, goat being a favorite. Many people may scoff at the notion of eating goat meat, but the truth is, it is lower in cholesterol, fat, and calories than beef, chicken, and pork according to livestrong.com.

You can make it as spicy or as mild to please your palate as you desire. I personally like it on the spicy side. Some folks even add a bit of lamb to their curry goat to give it a different flavor.

You should definitely try this recipe out, I promise you, you will not be disappointed.

CURRY GOAT

CURRY GOAT

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Jamaican Curry Goat

If you've ever been to Jamaica, you probably know one of the most popular dishes on the island is curry goat. It is served for lunch or dinner. You can get it from any food stand on the street, or in the fanciest of restaurants islandwide. This is a dish that awakens every taste bud in your mouth.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time2 hrs
Total Time2 hrs 20 mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Jamaican
Servings: 6
Calories: 723kcal
Author: https://myjamaicanrecipes.com

Ingredients

  • 3 Lbs Goat Meat Can be bought at most meat Markets or Halal Stores
  • 3 Tbsp Curry Powder
  • 3 Cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 Medium Yellow Onion Sliced
  • 2 Stalks Escallion (Green Onions)
  • 2 Tsp Thyme
  • 6 Whole All Spice Seeds (Pimento Seeds)
  • 1 Whole Scotch Bonnet Pepper
  • 1 Tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 4 Cups Water
  • 1 Medium sized Carrot Cubed
  • 2 Medium Sized Potatoes Cubed

Instructions

  • Trim the goat of all excess fat, and was thoroughly in a solution of water and vinegar
  • You are now ready to season your goat.Start by Adding 1 ½ Tbsp of curry power, scallion, onion, garlic, thyme, black pepper, salt and scotch bonnet pepper to your goat. Rub vigorously until the goat is well seasoned.
  • Let it sit for approximately 2 hours (This allows the meat to be infused with all the seasonings you just added to it).
  • Add vegetable oil in a skillet over a medium flame (be careful to not let the oil get too hot).
  • You can now add the remaining curry powder to the oil.
  • Add the meat to the skillet and let brown for about 10-12 mins over a medium flame.
  • Add 4 cups of hot water and let it simmer for about 1 hr 15 mins, (or until your meat becomes tender).
  • Add your potatoes and carrots and all spice seeds and allow to continue cooking for about 10 minutes.

Notes

This meal is best served over white rice, although some folks love it with rice and peas.
Check out this video from our friends at caribbeanpot.com on how to make curry goat.

Nutrition

Serving: 01 | Calories: 723kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 545mg | Potassium: 935mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1781IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 5mg

 

Jamaican Brown Stew Fish Recipe

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Jamaican Brown Stew Fish

Brown Stew Fish

Brown Stew Snapper

Brown stew fish is one of the many different fish recipes that Jamaicans are famous for. The Carribean sea provides a plethora of fish for us to use in our many fish recipes. Red snapper is probably the most common fish that is used for this dish, but Parrot fish can also be used. I personally like to use red snapper, but you can use whatever meaty fish you have on hand. You can make this as spicy or as mild as you like by adjusting (or omitting) the amount of pepper you use. Either way, you will love this simple and delicious authentic Jamaican brown stew fish recipe.

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Jamaican Brown Stew Fish

If you're looking for an alternative to your regular chicken, or beef dishes. This Jamaican brown stew recipe is sure to satisfy your palate and appetite. The array of spices and flavors will sure to make your tastebuds come alive with the flavor of the Carribean.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time50 mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Jamaican
Servings: 6
Calories: 53kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 Whole Red Snapper 1/2 lb each
  • 1 Large Bell Pepper Sliced
  • 1 Large Tomato Sliced in half moon pieces
  • 2 Stalks Scallions Chopped
  • 3 Sprigs Fresh Thyme
  • 2 Cloves Garlic Chopped
  • 1 Large Yellow Onion Sliced in half moon pieces
  • 2 Whole Scotch Bonnet Peppers Thinly sliced (Remove Seeds)
  • 1 Tbsp Ketchup
  • 1 Tbsp Butter
  • 1 Tbsp Browning
  • 1/4 Cup Water

Instructions

  • Make sure you clean, your fish thoroughly. You can use white vinegar and water, or lemon juice and water to clean the fish.
    Place scallions, tomato, onion, thyme, and bell pepper in a mixing bowl. Add a little salt and pepper to taste. Mix them thoroughly. Add your fish and rub your seasoning into the fish. Let marinate for about 1 hour.
  • Add vegetable oil to a large saucepan over a medium flame and let heat. Once the pan is heated add your scotch bonnet peppers and garlic to the pan. 
  • Add your Fish (remove your seasonings from the bowl first, you will need it later) to the Pan and let cook until it is golden brown on both sides.
  • Place a medium-sized saucepan on a medium flame and add your butter. water, browning, and ketchup. You then add the seasoning which you used to marinade the fish to this pan and let sautee for approx 7 mins. 
  • Add your fish to this sauce and let it cook for about 10 minutes. Remove it from the pan and serve hot.
    Served with  Jamaican Rice and Peas as a side dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 01 | Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1244IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg

Check out this video from our friends at How To Cook Channel showing you how to cook this recipe.

 

Paleo Diet. Is it for You?

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Paleo Diet

Paleo Diet

Paleo Diet. Is it for You?

When someone says “you eat like a caveman”, It’s not necessarily a bad thing. Many centuries ago, the human diet consisted of mainly whole foods. Processed foods were not an option. This led to a healthier lifestyle and less disease-related health issues. The caveman was the founding father of the paleo diet.

While there are literally hundreds, if not thousands of diets that are designed for everything under the sun, from helping you gain 6 pack abs, to giving you the libido of a 25-year-old, the ultimate goal for most people going on a diet is to lose weight. I’ve never seen a depiction of a caveman that was obese (Except maybe Fred Flintstone), our neanderthal ancestors may have been on to something with this paleo diet thing.

Let’s face it, the hardest part of sticking to any diet is usually because it requires you to eat food that you don’t really like to eat. The paleo diet actually encourages you to eat foods that you already eat. Here are some foods that make up a paleo diet.

 

 Paleo Friendly Foods:

  • Meat: (Beef, Chicken, Turkey, Pork, Lamb, Goat, etc).
  • Fish: ( Salmon, Trout, Snapper, Cod, Haddock- (Wild caught is best).
  • Vegetables: (Broccoli, Kale, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brussel Sprouts, Spinach, etc).
  • Fruits: (Oranges, Apples, Berries, Pears, Kiwis, Bananas, etc).
  • Eggs: (Free range is preferred).
  • Nuts: (Macadamia Nuts, Sunflower seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, etc). Be careful with the nuts though, some nuts are high in lectins, which can cause inflammation and can cause digestive problems.
  • Healthy Oils fats: (Olive oil, Sunflower oil, Coconut oil, Avacado oil, etc).
  • Tubers: (Potatoes, Sweet potatoes, turnips, yams, etc.) Be careful with tubers, as they have a high starch content.
  • Spices: (Garlic, Rosemary, Thyme, Sea salt, Tumeric, Allspice, etc)
Steak

Steak

Roasted Chicken

Roasted Chicken

 

 

Paleo Friendly Beverages:

The most obvious and sensible beverage to drink for any diet is good old H2O, water, agua,….you get the point. Water should always be your beverage of choice, as it flushes out toxins from the body, as well as boosts your immune system. It is also known to promote healthy skin, and weight loss management.

  • Coffee: Coffee is a huge source of antioxidants. Studies also show that coffee reduces your risk for Type 2 diabetes if you already have Type 2 diabetes coffee may have an adverse effect on your health, so be mindful when consuming coffee. Coffee has also been known to improve your energy levels.
  • Tea: Green Tea, in particular, is extremely high in antioxidants.
  • Kombucha: Kombucha is a fermented green or black tea which is said to originate in the Orient. Specific strains of bacteria, yeast, and sugar are added to to the tea. This an excellent form of probiotics, and is a good aid in weight control, and sugar intake control.
Cup of Tea

Tea

Paleo Friendly Snack:

  • Baby Carrots
  • Hard Boiled Eggs
  • Fruits
  • Nuts (in moderation)
  • Dark Chocolate
  • Vegetable chips
  • Seaweed snacks
  • Trail Mix
Fruit Platter

Fruit Platter

Benefits of a Paleo Diet:

The main benefit of adhering to a paleo diet is the fact that you will not be eating foods that have preservatives or additives. You will be consuming healthier and cleaner foods, which the human body was originally designed to consume.  The foods you will be eating will be higher in protein, iron, and antioxidants which will help you boost your immune system. Your carbohydrate intake will also be lower and replaced by protein-based food, which will help with increased energy and aid in weight control.

 

Paleo discipline:

Like any other diet, the paleo diet is only effective if you adhere and stick to it. It is not uncommon for many of us to be gung ho, and enthusiastic when first starting a diet. The important thing to remember is the “reason” why you started the diet in the first place, which is “you want to take control of your health”. Controlling what we put into our bodies is the first step to achieving our ultimate goal. You can do this, you can stick to this diet. The food choices with a paleo diet make it easier to get results than a lot of other diets. Remember, it’s your body and you control what you put into it. It will not be easy to stay disciplined, but it will also not be as difficult as you think. Heres to healthy eating.

 

Paleo Diet Explained:

Check out this very useful and informative video by Pete Evans as he breaks down the Paleo Diet.

Real Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe

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Real Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe

JERK CHICKEN

JERK CHICKEN

In order to make jerk chicken, you need a real Jamaican jerk chicken recipe. Jerk chicken is synonymously tied to Jamaican cuisine, just as the hamburger is tied to American cuisine. It is probably the most recognized dish that has come out of Jamaica. It is by far the most requested dish by tourists when they visit Jamaica. With its blend of spicy flavors, it is truly a must try dish whether you are visiting Jamaica, or simply preparing a meal at home. This will spice up your next BBQ, or game night. This is my real Jamaican jerk chicken recipe. I promise you it will not disappoint.

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Jerk Chicken

If you haven't tried Jamaican jerk chicken, what are you waiting for? This will end up being your go-to recipe for chicken. You no longer have to keep making more dull and boring traditional baked chicken. Add some spice to your kitchen. You can make this on the grill or for those winter months, you can make it in your oven.
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Total Time1 hr 15 mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Jamaican
Servings: 6
Calories: 392kcal
Author: https://myjamaicanrecipes.com

Ingredients

  • 4 Lbs Chicken Chicken Parts
  • 1 Whole Lime (Used for washing/cleaning chicken)
  • 1 Tsp Salt (Can be adjusted for taste)
  • 1 Tsp Black Pepper (Can be adjusted for taste)
  • 1 Whole Scotch Bonnet Pepper (Can be adjusted for taste)
  • 6 Cloves Garlic Chopped
  • 1/2 Tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 Tbsp Allspice Ground
  • 1 Tsp White pepper
  • 1/2 Tsp Nutmeg Ground
  • 3 Tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 Whole Onion
  • 3 Stalks Scallions (AKA Green Onions)
  • 2 Sprigs Thyme
  • 1 Tbsp Ginger
  • 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Beef Bouillon
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil

Instructions

  • Wash chicken with Lime, or you can substitute with lemon juice.
  • Remove all excess fat and dry with paper towels. Try to remove as much water from the chicken as possible.
  • You are now ready to prepare your Jerk Sauce (Marinade) to add to your chicken.
  • If you are not up to making your own marinade you can use a store bought brand of jerk seasoning like Grace Jerk seasoning.
  • Add Olive oil to a skillet under a medium flame. 
  • Add your garlic, and scotch bonnet pepper, and allow to saute for about 4 minutes.
  • Now you can add your brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, 
  • Stir mixture in skillet until it becomes pasty (approx 5 minutes)
  • You can now remove contents from skillet and allow it to cool for about 20 minutes.
  • Add the mixture to a food processor, add your thyme, ginger, white pepper, scallions, onion, soy sauce, and beef bouillon and blend for about 30 seconds. (Make sure your setting is set to pulse). 
  • You can add additional Scotch Bonnet Pepper(s) to suit your taste.
  • Rub your chicken with your marinade (make sure you drench it to ensure maximum flavor).
  • You can now place your chicken in the refrigerator in a ziplock bag or covered bowl for a few hours (I prefer to do it overnight).
  • Place your chicken in a baking pan lined with aluminum foil. You can add a wire before placing the chicken in the baking pan so excess grease will drip down into the pan.
  • Bake chicken for approximately 20 minutes until it is crisp and brown.
  • You can then flip your chicken parts in your baking pan to do the other side. and let it bake an additional 20 minutes.
  • You can use the leftover marinade, and add it to your excess grease from the baking pan and saute for about 10 minutes. (This makes for a delicious gravy and or dipping sauce)

Notes

Serve with Jamaican Rice and peas as a side dish. 
You can follow Chef Ricardo's easy step by step instructions with this video. 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 01 | Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 670mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 279IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg

 

 

 

CORNMEAL PORRIDGE

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Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge Recipe

On a cold winter morning, there is nothing like a hot bowl of Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge Recipe to start your day. This low calorie, hearty breakfast is just what you need to start your day. It is perfect to serve to children before they head off to school because you know it will stick to their ribs until they have lunch. It is easy and fast to prepare, and so much better for them than traditional cold cereals that come in a box. You can garnish it with sliced bananas, or any other fruits to give it a personal taste.

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Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge Recipe

This Jamaican cornmeal porridge recipe is the perfect start to your day. It is a hot and tasty alternative to your regular oatmeal or wheat cereals. If you grew up in a Jamaican household, I am sure you have had cornmeal porridge as a breakfast staple. 
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 1265kcal
Author: https://myjamaicanrecipes.com

Ingredients

  • 1 Cups Cornmeal Use yellow cornmeal
  • 3 Cups Water
  • 1 Cup Coconut Milk
  • 1/4 Tsp Nutmeg Ground
  • 1 Whole Cinnamon Stick
  • 1/2 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 3 Tbsp Condensed Milk

Instructions

  • Add 3 cups of water, and 1 cup of coconut milk to a medium sized saucepan under a medium flame.
  • Add cornmeal to the saucepan and whisk until it becomes smooth in texture.
  • Add nutmeg, cinnamon stick, and vanilla extract, and bring to a boil.
  • Add condensed milk and continue stirring to avoid your porridge to become lumpy.
  • You can add more water of coconut milk to get the consistency that suits your taste.
  • Let cook for approximately 20 minutes.

Notes

Serve hot. Garnish with fruits of your choice. I recommend freshly sliced bananas or peaches.
You can check out this very helpful video by Chef Ricardo to see step by step directions.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 01 | Calories: 1265kcal | Carbohydrates: 156g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 63g | Saturated Fat: 48g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 1311mg | Potassium: 1232mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 232mg | Iron: 12mg

 

 

Jamaican Pumpkin Rice Recipe

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Jamaican Pumpkin Rice Recipe

This is a very quick and easy pumpkin rice recipe, that you can serve as a side dish. It can be made with the vegetables described in this recipe, or you can add your own favorite vegetables to suit your taste.

Pumpkin is loaded with many antioxidants and Vitamin A that can lead to a stronger immune system. If you are looking for a healthier alternative for a side dish, pumpkin rice is just what you are looking for.

Pumpkin rice ingredients in a pot.

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Jamaican Pumpkin Rice

Try this quick and easy Jamaican pumpkin rice recipe. This is the perfect side dish if you're looking for a healthier alternative to meat, and chicken. This has long been a favorite of many Jamaicans who are cooking on a budget or just looking to prepare a fast and quick meal.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time45 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Jamaican
Servings: 8
Calories: 292kcal
Author: https://myjamaicanrecipes.com

Ingredients

  • 3 Cups White Rice Can be substituted with Brown Rice
  • 1 Whole Onion Sliced
  • 2 Stalks Green onions AKA scallions
  • 1 Cup Pumpkin Cubed
  • 1 Clove Garlic Minced
  • 1/2 Green Pepper Sliced
  • 6 Whole Allspice Seeds
  • 2 Sprigs Thyme Can be substituted with 1 tbsp ground thyme
  • 1 Tbsp Butter Can be substituted with Olive Oil
  • 1 Tbsp Black Pepper
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 2 Tbsp Grace Pumpkin Soup Mix To be used if you want a more orange colored rice.
  • 1 Whole Scotch Bonnet Pepper

Instructions

  • Melt 1 tbsp of butter in a medium-sized saucepan under a medium flame.
    Place chopped, onion, green onions, garlic, green pepper, scotch bonnet pepper and pumpkin in a saucepan, and let sauté for approx. 10-12 mins. Season with salt, and black pepper.
    Add 5 cups of water to a saucepan, then add the rice. Add thyme and allspice seeds to your rice. Add sautéed vegetables to your rice and stir with a fork.
    Cover your saucepan with aluminum foil (use enough to cover the top of the saucepan), and place lid on the pot. Let cook for approximately 30 minutes.
    Check intermittently if rice is cooked. If rice is hard add a ¼ cup of water and cover until fully cooked.
    After rice is cooked, remove from flame and serve.

Notes

Here is a very useful video by Chef Ricardo, with step by step instructions for making Jamaican pumpkin rice.
Can be served with and poultry, meat, or fish dish.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 01 | Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 382mg | Potassium: 162mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1321IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg

Jamaican Rum Punch Recipe

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Real Authentic Jamaican Rum Punch

Jamaican Rum Punch

Jamaican Rum Punch

If you have ever traveled to Jamaica, I’m sure you have had a glass of Jamaican rum punch. It is the islands signature cocktail.

It is refreshing and gets you in a nice island mood to enjoy your vacation. There is no substitute for laying on the beach, or poolside, and enjoying a glass of the island’s finest libation.

You can now relive that experience at home by making your own rum punch. Let teach you how, with this simple Jamaican rum punch recipe.

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Jamaican Rum Punch

Easy to make cool, refreshing Jamaican rum punch. This is the most popular island cocktail. It is served in some of the finest restaurants bars, hotels, and, resorts, But it is best served when you make it yourself. You can make it just like the experts with my easy to follow recipe.  Cheers!!!!!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time15 mins
3 hrs
Total Time30 mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Jamaican
Servings: 12
Calories: 147kcal
Author: https://myjamaicanrecipes.com

Ingredients

  • 8 Medium Limes Can be substituted with 1 cup of lime juice.
  • 2 Cups Jamaican Wray and Nephew over proof white rum
  • 3 Cups Strawberry flavored syrup
  • 4 Cups Water
  • 2 Cups Hawaiian punch Fruit juicy red
  • 2 Cups Pineapple Juice
  • 8 Whole Allspice seeds
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Instructions

  • Pour water, strawberry syrup, Hawaiian punch, and pineapple juice into a punch bowl. (I personally use a large 8-12-gallon Saucepan).
  • Add the rum and adjust to your taste, you can add more or less depending on your taste. Add a ½ cup at a time to get the taste that is right for you.
  • Add allspice seeds and stir for about 5 minutes. 
  • Pour contents into a punch bowl.
  • You can add slices of fruits (Limes, oranges, strawberries, or pineapples) as a nice garnish.
  • Refrigerate for approximately 3 hours before serving.

Notes

Here is a good step by step video by Wray & Nephew Overproof Rum UK
Please drink responsibly, and if you must drink, DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE. Always have a designated driver.
Jamaican Wray and Nephew over proof white rum is strong (63% alcohol volume).
For a tamer version of rum punch, you can check out this recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 01 | Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg

8 Kitchen Life Hacks that work.

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8 Kitchen Life Hacks

8 Kitchen Hacks that work.

Life Hacks for the kitchen.

Everyone loves a shortcut. What’s not to like? It saves you time, and effort. Win, win. Shortcuts in the kitchen can be tricky though. Some work, some don’t. Here are 8 Kitchen Life Hacks that work. They will save you time while performing some of the most common tasks in the kitchen.

1. How to Keep apples from turning brown:

All you have to do to prevent the apple slices from turning brown is pour a little ginger ale, or lemon-lime soda over the slices to prevent them from turning brown, and let them soak for about 10 minutes or so. Rinse the slices and store.

The oxygen in the air is what causes fruits and vegetables to turn brown after you slice them. The citric acid in the ginger ale or lemon-lime soda is an ant-oxidant which will prevent the browning effect. Your kids will appreciate the non-brown apple slices
.

Check out this video from Mr Food Test Kitchen as he shows you how to do this hack.

2. How to slice cherry tomatoes:

Many recipes and salads call for cherry tomatoes. The problem is they are so small, and slicing them is time-consuming. Here is the easiest way to slice them in bulk. Place your cherry tomatoes on a plate, or plastic lid.

Cover them with another plate, or plastic lid, making sure there’s about a ¼” of space between the plates using a sharp knife, slice horizontally between the plates. Voila, all your cherry tomatoes are sliced.

 

Check out this video from Chowhound to see how to do this hack.

3. Peeling garlic cloves:

I love using garlic in my recipes. The flavor is just out of this world. The problem is, the cloves are such a pain to peel (removing that papery covering). Here is a quick and efficient way of peeling 20-30 cloves at the same time.

Separate your garlic cloves from the bulbs and place them in a metal bowl. Cover the bowl with an equal size metal bowl. Shake vigorously for about 20-30 seconds. The papery covering on the bulbs fall right off. No joke, you have to try this hack.

Check out this video from Tasty as they show you how to do this hack.

4. Non-stick method for Grilling fish

One of the healthiest foods to eat is fish. Grilled salmon (or any other fish of choice) is a quick and healthy addition to your dinner or lunch menu. The problem I used to encounter when grilling my fish is that it stuck to my grill. Even on a low flame, I always seemed to end up with chunks of my fish on the grill. That is until I found out about this simple hack to prevent the fish from sticking to the grill.

Slice a lemon in 3 or 4 slices (scale to the size of your fish). Place the lemon slices on the grill (medium flame) for about 2 minutes. Place your fish on top of the lemon slices and grill. Flip your fish to grill evenly. You will see that the fish does not stick to the lemon slices, and it lends a nice flavor to your fish as well.

Check out this video from Tesco as they show you how to do this hack.

5. Easy way to peel a boiled egg

 I’m going to tell you about 2 different ways to peel a hardboiled egg.

The first method is for your own consumption, and when I explain you will see why it’s only for personal consumption. 

  • Boil your eggs in a saucepan for about 12 minutes. Add a tsp of baking soda to the water to reduce the ph. After the eggs are boiled, add a few ice cubes to the pot. You then take your egg and gently tap the top of the egg on a countertop, do the same with the bottom, and remove about a fingernail-size piece of shell from both the top and the bottom. You then blow from either end of the egg where you removed the shell. The egg will easily separate from the shell (whole). No peeling necessary. I say this is for personal consumption because your mouth will come in contact with the egg. You don’t want to serve an egg that your mouth touched to guests.

Check out his video by Tim Ferris as he demonstrates this hack.

  •  After boiling your egg in a saucepan for 12 minutes (don’t forget to add a tsp of baking soda), Remove the eggs. Place 1 egg in a small pot, or jar, cover with a lid or plate. You then shake the pot, or jar with the egg inside vigorously for about 10-15 seconds. The shell comes right off your egg. Amazing hack!

Check out this video from TheBargainHound as she demonstrates this hack.

6. How to Keep pots from boiling over

Pot on a stove

Pot on stove

I hate when I’m cooking pasta, or any other dish that requires boiling water, and my pot boils over, making a mess of my stove that requires additional clean up, arghhh!!!!

The best and most simple method of preventing this from happening is simply placing a wooden spoon over the top of the open pot. The heating process of the water creates bubbles. The wooden spoon pops the bubbles and keeps your pot from boiling over, and most importantly, prevents the mess that comes with it. Winning!!!!!!

7. Making a grilled cheese sandwich in a toaster.

This is an old college trick we used to employ in the dorm to make a quick grilled cheese sandwich without having to break out a frying pan. (We were in college, who had time for that?)

Simply place your toaster on the side. Place a slice of bread with cheese and toast, until your cheese is melted, and your bread is toasted. It doesn’t get any easier than that!!!

Check out this video from ChrissyTheSpecialOne as she demonstrates this hack.

8. Keeping bread fresh 

bread

Loaf of bread

If you’re like me, you enjoy a fresh loaf of bread from the bakery. There is nothing like a fresh bread for breakfast. The problem is how do you keep it fresh after you have your initial slice or 2. This is a simple and easy way to ensure your bread stays fresh for days or even weeks after you first slice it.

Slice the loaf in even slices. Place them on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, then place the cookie sheet in the freezer until the bread is completely frozen. Then remove the bread from the freezer and place them in an airtight freezer bag. Your bread will remain fresh for you to use whenever you are ready.

 

 

I hope you enjoyed and try out these amazing kitchen hacks. They will definitely make your life in the kitchen a little bit simpler and save you time. Happy Hacking!!!!!