Caribbean Recipes

Spice, Herb, & Sauce Recipes

Caribbean: Mojito Isleno (Puerto Rica)

Caribbean: Mojito Isleno (Puerto Rica)

1 bell pepper, chopped 4 tsps. crushed garlic 1 med. onion, chopped 1/4 cup olive oil 1 cup tomato sauce 5 leaves of recao or 1/2 bunch of cilantro, chopped salt and pepper to taste pique caballero (hot sauce) to taste – optional 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 cup olive oil 2 laurel leaves 4 tsp. Continue Reading...

Caribbean Hot Pepper Sauce (Haitian)

Caribbean Hot Pepper Sauce (Haitian)

1/2 cup of raisins 1/4 cup of malt vinegar 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric 1/2 cup of papaya, chopped 1 cup of finely, chopped onions 3 each cloves of garlic, minced 3 each habanero or 6 serrano chiles, -stems removed, chopped Directions: In a saucepan combine all of the ingredients and bring it to a Continue Reading...

Puerto Rican Adobo Powder

Puerto Rican Adobo Powder

Ingredients: 6 tablespoon of kosher salt 2 tablespoon of cumin seeds 2 tablespoon of white pepper 2 tablespoon of garlic powder Directions: Note: The supermarkets sell the prepared blends that are loaded with MSG. Here is a homemade version that lends unexpected excitement to any dish. Combine Continue Reading...

Trinidad Curry Paste

Trinidad Curry Paste

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon of cloves 1 teaspoon of turmeric 1 large onion, chopped 1 teaspoon of anise seeds 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds 1 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds 6 tablespoon of coriander seeds 1 teaspoon of black peppercorns 2 garlic cloves peeled, chopped 1 teaspoon of black mustard seeds 1/2 Continue Reading...

Jamaican Jerk Rub

Jamaican Jerk Rub

Ingredients: 2 limes, juice only 2 tablespoon of dried basil 2 tablespoon of dried thyme 3 scallions, finely chopped 2 tablespoon of orange juice 2 tablespoon of white vinegar 2 tablespoon of mustard seeds 2 tablespoon of dried rosemary 2 tablespoon of chopped parsley 1/4 cup of cheap yellow Continue Reading...

Jamaican Jerk Seasoning

Jamaican Jerk Seasoning

Ingredients: 4 green onions 1 garlic clove 1 teaspoon of dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon of ground allspice 2 tablespoon of fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne or to taste 1 hot pepper, such as jalapeno or Scotch bonnet, seeded Directions: Combine all the ingredients Continue Reading...

Caribbean Curry Powder

Caribbean Curry Powder

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of poppy seeds 1 tablespoon of peppercorns 2 tablespoons of cumin seeds 1 tablespoon of whole cloves 1 tablespoon of coriander seeds 2 tablespoons of ground turmeric 1 tablespoon of mustard seeds, -brown are preferred 1 tablespoon of ground ginger -(Jamaican if Continue Reading...

Caribbean Shrimp in Lime Sauce, Flambeed with Rum

Caribbean Shrimp in Lime Sauce, Flambeed with Rum

Ingredients: 1/2 lime, zest 1/3 cup of dark -cayenne pepper -salt and pepper -rum juice of 2 limes 1/4 cup of 35% cream 3/4 cup of coconut milk, 2 tablespoons of coconut milk 15 leaves of fresh coriander 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic 1 tablespoon of julienned red Continue Reading...

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