Jamaican Pork Stew
Family favourite from my mother-in-law. Good for a weeknight supper or for company. I use any kind of lean pork (loin, tenderloin etc.). Easy and delicious.
Jamaican Chicken Thighs
From Cooking Light. Serving size: 2 thighs. Per serving: 175 calories, 5.5 g fat, 27.5 g protein, 2.2 g carb, 0.6 g fiber, 115 mg cholesterol.
Authentic Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken
I’m Jamaican and this is the way my Mama made brown stew chicken. It’s traditionally served with rice and peas, sliced tomatoes / avocado and fried ripe plantain. If you cut the chicken into very small pieces, you’ll need to reduce the cooking times. Enjoy!
Jamaican Rice and Peas
The peas in this aren’t really peas at all, but red beans. It is customary in the Caribbean to refer to beans as “peas”. This recipe uses coconut cream, but the flavor is mild and not overpowering–just enough to give a hint of island flavor. The scotch bonnet is not as fiery as you’d think as well, since it is added whole and not cut (to expose the seeds and membranes). If you want it hot, you can cut it open, but the dish has a mild flavor of chile overall. Great serving ideas for this recipe would include jerk chicken, calalou, conch chowder, beef patties, or curry. For dessert, I have served this with Caribbean Lime Mousse (recipe posted here).
Brazilian Beef and Tomatoes
You can plate this dish over egg noodles or rice if you wish. I prefer it in a bowl with warm corn tortillas which I use as scoops.
