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Cross-Cultural Family Eating
Jamaican
Jamaican specific recipes
Tomato Coconut Curry
A new found family favourite – this take on a Goa fish curry has filled our hearts with warmth and spice. Once the coconut milk goes in this is a simple “set on low and forget” meal that is solid on it’s own or served …
Rice and Peas
I remember watching a Youtube video of Caribbean mothers competing and sizing up each other’s Rice and Peas and realizing that something so technically precise can be executed very differently. This is how I watched my parents cook Rice and Peas – I’ve yet to …
Fried Plantain
Plantain, eggs, and toast – this was the go to breakfast when I needed something filling, quick to prepare, and effortlessly palatable at 6:00 am. The trick to excellent fried plantain is the waiting game with the natural ripening process with the produce. Similar to …
Jerk Chicken
Jerk. A name of infamy and not for the faint of heart. I’ve likened a house Jerk marinade to Mexican mole or Italian bolognese. Easily comprised of over 20 ingredients, whittled down, pored over and reiterated to exhaustion. Spices and herbs in every nook and …
Curry Chicken
So much of my childhood was built on curry chicken. Note that it’s not chicken curry which is the case for most other cuisines. Jamaican curry chicken treats the curry component as a seasoning rather than a rich sauce that meat is added to. The …