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Caribbean: CURRY SHRIMP

Caribbean: CURRY SHRIMP

1 doz. Shrimp 1 tblsp. Blue Mountain Curry Powder 1 tblsp. Season Salt ½ Medium Onion (chopped) 1 sprg, Thyme ¼ Green Bell Pepper ½ Carrot (diced) 4 oz Oil 1 tblsp. Butter 1 cup Water Heat oil in a skillet, sauté onions then remove from skillet. Add curry powder to hot oil, stir continuously Continue Reading...

Caribbean:  Caribbean tea mix

Caribbean: Caribbean tea mix

1 cup granulated sugar 2 cups unsweetened powdered instant tea 2 packages orange-pineapple flavored gelatin 3/4 teaspoon coconut extract In a food processor, combine all ingredients. Process until well blended. Store in an airtight container. Stir 2 level tablespoons tea mix into 6 ounces hot Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Adobo

Caribbean: Adobo

12 whole black peppercorns 6 cloves garlic, peeled 6 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons salt 2 tablespoons dried oregano 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or lime juice Combine all ingredients in an electric blender or food processor and process until well combined. Rub into meat thoroughly and Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Vaca frita

Caribbean: Vaca frita

1 (2 1/2 pound) flank steak, cut in half     (or chuck steak or roast) 1 bay leaf 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped Salt and pepper, to taste 1/2 cup olive oil 1 large onion, cut in half and each half thinly sliced 2 tablespoons finely chopped Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Trinidadian curry powder

Caribbean: Trinidadian curry powder

4 tablespoons cumin seeds 2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds 1 tablespoon cloves 1 tablespoon poppy seeds 1 tablespoon mustard seeds 2 tablespoons ground cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons star anise 1 tablespoon fenugreek seeds 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 4 Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Sofrito

Caribbean: Sofrito

3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 ounces lean cured ham, finely chopped 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped 1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander leaves 1/2 teaspoon Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Roast pork a la criolla

Caribbean: Roast pork a la criolla

1 (3 pound) boneless pork single loin     roast or boneless fresh ham roast     (inside round), netted or tied 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper 6 garlic cloves, crushed 1 teaspoon oregano 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar 1 tablespoon salt In a small bowl, mix Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Lime meringue pie

Caribbean: Lime meringue pie

1 (9-inch) pie crust, your favorite recipe or packaged Filling 3/4 cup cornstarch 4 egg yolks (reserve the white for the meringue) 2 1/2 cups water 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 2 cups granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons butter Meringue 4 egg whites 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Piri piri

Caribbean: Piri piri

2 red chile peppers 1 cup olive oil Zest of 1 lemon 1 bay leaf Combine chile peppers with olive oil, zest and bay leaf in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Leave it in a warm spot for two or three weeks. The longer you keep the Piri Piri, the hotter it will get. A few drops will enhance almost all Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Mojito

Caribbean: Mojito

Juice of 1/2 lime 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 2 or 3 fresh mint leaves and 1 sprig mint, for garnish Crushed ice 1 1/2 ounces white rum Club soda Stir lime juice and sugar in a tall drink glass until the sugar dissolves. Add the mint leaves, crushed ice and rum, then stir. Top off the drink with Continue Reading...

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