K. Reynolds-James - Jamaican Recipes Cookbook: Over 50 Most Treasured Jamaican Cuisine Cooking Recipes

Jamaican Recipes Cookbook Most TREASURED Jamaican Cuisine OVER 50 Recipes by K. Reynolds-James Vineyard Publishing Copyright 2013 K. Reynolds-James All Rights Reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without proper written permission from the author. The only exception is a reviewer. A reviewer may quote brief passages in a review. Disclaimer Every effort has been made to ensure that there are no errors in these recipes.

The author is not responsible or liable for any allergies, reactions, accidents or incidents of any sort that may arise as a result of cooking these recipes. It is advisable that you take full note of the ingredients before cooking and use substitutes where necessary. Table of Contents Introduction What if there was a way to create delicious, authentic and easy Jamaican recipes that would WOW your friends and family, in minutes? Discover the secrets to making the MOST TREASURED, delightful and mouth-watering Jamaican recipes in minutes. Jamaica is absolutely one of the most beautiful countries in the Caribbean, with a rich cultural heritage and remarkable people. And oh yes, Jamaica has delectable food to satisfy almost any taste bud. Jamaican food is well noted for its well-kept secret of unique seasoning blends and island spices.

The National Dish of Jamaica is ackee and saltfish, - and yes its a delicious recipe which is also included in this book. Historically, Jamaican cooking is based on a variety of cultural and religious influences. Among the contributors to the creative and delightful cooking flavors are: the Spanish, British, Africans, Chinese, Indians, Jews, Arabs and Rastafarians. This eBook is specially packaged with easy-to-follow guidelines and you will be able to indulge in authentic and tantalizing Jamaican recipes that you can make at home. Its exciting, now you can create the most treasured and delicious Jamaican recipes with this collection of over 40 recipes. So, even if you have never able to travel to Jamaica, you can now enjoy these remarkable Jamaican recipes in the comfort of your own homes without paying big bucks in fancy restaurants, bars and cafes.

Remember, each chapter contains a treasured Jamaican recipe. Discover - Indulge - Enjoy! Acknowledgment I really thank all my friends and family who have always encouraged me and appreciate my cooking recipes, especially my husband Ricardo, who have always reiterated and said write down this recipe, it tastes really good. Thanks to my beloved mother, Mavis Bennett, she has nurtured me to be strong, smart and determined. I love you mom! Last but by no means least, my Father who is the beginning and ending of all things. Thanks for the Grace and enlightenment! Saltfish Fritters Level: Easy Ingredients pound Raw Saltfish (Codfish) 1 medium sized Tomato 1 medium sized Onion pound All-Purpose Flour teaspoon Hot Pepper 1 small Clove Garlic 1 teaspoon Paprika 2 Stalks Scallion (or Leeks) Vegetable Oil (use a moderate amount) Directions

1. Soak the codfish for at least 3 hours in water.
2. Boil codfish for 10 minutes in uncovered pot for 5-10 minutes, then drain water.
3. Shred codfish finely (debone also if necessary).
4. Chop finely, onions, garlic, scallion or leeks, hot pepper and tomatoes.
5. Place codfish in a mixing bowl, and add flour and sufficient cold water to make a thin batter similar to that of pancakes.
6. Stir batter until smooth, then add chopped seasoning.
7. Have a skillet or frying pan well heated with oil for frying.
8. Spoon the batter into the skillet or frying pan, similar to how you would for pancakes.
9. Use a knife to spread each fritter thinly.
10. Fry until golden brown and crisp on both sides.
11. Drain on paper towels and keep in a dish until you are ready to serve.
12. Serve hot.

Ackee and Saltfish (Codfish) Quick Recipe Intro: Ackee and salfish is not only a favorite dish in Jamaica, but, it is also the National Dish of Jamaica. As a popular menu item, ackee and saltfish is usually prepared at most Jamaican restaurants, hotels and Jamaican households.

Typically, this dish is served with roast breadfruit, fried dumplings, bread, boiled yam and boiled green bananas. Cooking Time : 30 minutes Yield : Serves 4-6 persons Level : Easy Ingredients 1 can Ackee in brine, drained or 12 pods of ackees, cooked pound (225 grams) Saltfish (codfish) 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil 1 medium Yellow Onion, chopped 2 cloves Garlic, chopped 2 stalks Scallion, chopped 1 medium Tomato, chopped 1 teaspoon Scotch Bonnet Pepper, chopped small Green Bell Pepper, chopped 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Directions

1. Soak saltfish in cold water for about 1 hour.
2. If you are using ackees from pods, after cleaning them properly, boil in water (add salt to taste) for about 15-20 minutes or until cooked.
3. Drain water from soaked saltfish, add fresh water and cook for 10 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
4. Drain water from cooked ackee, thoroughly
5. De-bone and flake saltfish and remove scales where necessary.
6. In a saucepan, heat vegetable oil and saut onion, garlic, scallion, tomato, scotch bonnet pepper and bell pepper.
7. Add flaked saltfish to sauted seasoning and cook on low flame for 3 minutes. Toss lightly.
8. Add drained ackee (canned or cooked) and sprinkle with black pepper.
9. Toss all ingredients lightly, cover and allow it to stand over low heat for about 2-3 minutes.

Cooking Tip : Ensure that you toss gently to prevent the ackees from being entirely crushed. Mackerel Rundown Cooking Time: 25-35 minutes Level: Intermediate Ingredients 1 pound Pickled/Salted Mackerel 3 tablespoon Lime or Lemon Juice 3 cups Coconut Milk 1 large Onion, finely chopped 2 cloves Garlic 1 tablespoon finely chopped Hot Pepper (or Pepper to taste) 1 pound Tomatoes (peeled and chopped) Salt and Ground Black Pepper to taste 1 sprig Thyme 1 tablespoon Vinegar Directions

1. Pour the lime juice over the mackerel and set aside.
2. Place mackerel in pot with enough water to cover it, and boil for 5 minutes.
3. Drain mackerel thoroughly, debone, and mince into medium pieces.
4. Cook the coconut milk in a heavy frying pan until it is oily.
5. Add the onion, garlic and cook until the onion is tender.
6. Add the hot pepper, the tomatoes, salt, pepper, thyme, and vinegar.
7. Stir and cook on low heat for 10 minutes.
8. Add the fish, the other ingredients and cook for another 3-5 minutes on medium heat.
9. Serve hot.

Jamaican Fried Dumplings Cooking Time: 20 minutes Yield: 12 dumplings or more Level: Easy Ingredients 4 cups All-Purpose Flour 1 tablespoon Baking Powder 1 tablespoon Margarine, melted cup Water cup Milk 1 cups Vegetable Oil 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar 1 teaspoon Salt DirectionsNext page