Anguilla - Anguillian - Caribbean Recipes

Spiny Lobster Bisque

Ingredients:

2 cups of milk
3 cups of cream
4 tablespoons of butter
1/2 cup of tomato puree
1 clove of garlic, minced
1/2 pound of fresh lobster
1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
1/4 cup of minced green onions
1 tablespoon of minced fresh dill
2 tablespoons of dry cooking sherry
1/4 teaspoon of pepper hot
-pepper sauce to taste
1 teaspoon of salt

Directions:

First boil or steam the lobster. Cool
and roughly cut the lobster into bite
size pieces and set aside. In a large
saucepan, melt the butter.

Next stir in the green onions and the
garlic and saute until the onions are
transparent.

Now blend in the flour. Cook stirring
constantly to blend in with the flour
and the butter.

Slowly, add in the milk along with the
cream, stirring until the mixture is a
nice and thick texture.

Finally, add the lobster, salt, puree,
sherry, tomatoe, dill weed and pepper.
Simmer covered for about 15 minutes.

Rice and Peas

Ingredients:

-water
-lime juice
1 cup of rice
1/4 teaspoon of thyme
1 tablespoons of butter
-a dash of hot pepper sauce
1/4 pound of salt beef (Optional)
2 ounces of dried pigeon peas or 1/2
-pound of fresh pigeon peas or 1 can
-of pigeon peas 16 ounces
-black pepper to taste
-salt to taste

Directions:

First soak the dried peas in the water over
night. Throw away the water. Add some fresh
water and cut the beef. Simmer until cooked.

Measure the liquid then add water to make 2
cups of liquid. If using fresh green pigeon
peas, let simmer in salt water until cooked.

Next measure the liquid then add the water
to make up for 2 cups of liquid. If using
a can of peas, add the water to make up for
2 cups of liquid.

Finally bring the peas and 2 cups of liquid
to a boil, add 1 cup of rice and seasonings
stir, cover and simmer until all the liquid
has been absorbed for about 20 minutes.

Johnny Cakes

Ingredients:

-water
1 cup of flour
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1 tablespoon of butter
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions For Preparation:

In a bowl add baking powder, flour,
and the salt. Add butter right into
the flour mixture and rub with your
fingers.

Now use enough of water and mix till
dough is nice and stiff. Knead dough
until it forms a very smooth texture.

Shape the dough by rolling it into a
ball and sit for a 1/2 an hour under
a bowl. Cut in pieces, shape in palm
smooth and flat. Use fork and poke holes in the cake,
bake in heated oven of 375 F. for at
least 20 minutes or till it turns to
a light golden brown color.

Finally, in a heated skillet add the
vegetable oil and fry the cakes till
all of the sides are a evenly golden
brown.

Johnny Cakes goes well with chicken
and ribs. Serve hot. Enjoy!

Anguillan Kebabs

Ingredients:

2 pounds of beef
1 tablespoon of salt
-black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons of molasses
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup wine vinegar (white)
-wood skewers (soaked in water
-for about 20 minutes)

Directions:

Place the beef on a cutting board and cut
into large bite size cubes.

In a large bowl mix the vinegar, pineapple
juice, molasses, pepper and salt.

Put the beef in the mixture and coat well.
For about 1 hour or more marinate the beef
cubes at room temperature turning
occasionally.

Preheat the broiler. Add the meat cubes on
the skewers and pack them tightly. Use the
marinade to baste the meat.

Next broil the meat until they are done. If
you are planning to use traditional broiler
cook for about 9 to 10 minutes.

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