caribbean recipe Archives - Spice Island Cooking https://spiceislandcooking.com/tag/caribbean-recipe/ Grenadian Cooking, Grenadian Baking Sat, 02 Mar 2024 17:18:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://i0.wp.com/spiceislandcooking.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/SPICE-ISLAND-COOKING-fav-1.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 caribbean recipe Archives - Spice Island Cooking https://spiceislandcooking.com/tag/caribbean-recipe/ 32 32 194886338 Mango Juice Recipe https://spiceislandcooking.com/mango-juice-recipe/ Sat, 02 Mar 2024 17:18:03 +0000 https://spiceislandcooking.com/?p=224395 This delicious Mango Juice Recipe is perfect to add to your list...

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This delicious Mango Juice Recipe is perfect to add to your list of summer juices to help cool you down. It’s flavourful and will have you and your household finishing it in no time. Give it a try today.

https://youtu.be/aqaHdb0Yslw

Ingredients

  • 5 green mangoes (more can be used)
  • 2 -21/2 cups water
  • sugar (sweetened according to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
  • 2-3 medium limes

Instructions

  • wash and grate mangoes.
  • add water and squeeze out the liquid
  • add lime and vanilla. sweeten to taste.
  • chill before drinking or add ice cubes and enjoy!

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Sorrel Drink

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Callaloo Rice with Pigtail https://spiceislandcooking.com/callaloo-rice-with-pigtail/ Sat, 08 Jul 2023 19:30:14 +0000 https://spiceislandcooking.com/?p=1332 This one pot Callaloo Rice with Pigtail meal is the perfect addition...

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This one pot Callaloo Rice with Pigtail meal is the perfect addition to your lunch or dinner recipe. This one pot meal is delicious and simple to make. Give it a try today.

https://youtu.be/9voPxAHF8K8

Ingredients

  • 1 pack/bunch callaloo, cleaned and chopped
  • 2 cups brown rice
  • 1 pk salted pigtail, cleaned, wash and pressured (for 10-15 minutes)
  • 1/2 pack milk powder
  • 2 small onions or 1 medium sized onion chopped
  • 4-5 garlic cloves, diced
  • 5 medium sized pimento peppers, diced
  • 1 twig of small leaf basil
  • a handful of chives
  • 5 large big thyme, chopped
  • chado beni, chopped
  • 4-5 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper/ black pepper
  • salt to taste as needed
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon all purpose seasoning
  • 1-2 teaspoons oil for sauteeing seasonings

Instructions

  • in a large skillet, add oil and seasonings. mix well and sautee for a couple minutes.
  • next add in pressured pigtail and mix well. allow to sautee for a further 2 minutes. add in callaloo and allow to simmer with pot covered until it has wilted.
  • next add in 1/2 – 1 cup of water and allow to boil. once boiling, add milk powder and rice and mix well, next add in water and stir well. add in additional seasonings and stir well.
  • check pot occasionally for any additional water or salt to be added.
  • once done serve hot with a chilled glass of lime juice. avocado can be added to the plate as well.
  • enjoy!

https://youtu.be/9voPxAHF8K8

Now that you have tried our Callaloo Rice with Pigtail , here are some similar recipes to try.

Tomato Stewed Chicken with Coconut Rice

Tumeric Rice

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Butter Bread/Butter Flap Recipe https://spiceislandcooking.com/butter-bread-butter-flap-recipe/ Sun, 25 Jun 2023 00:34:36 +0000 https://spiceislandcooking.com/?p=1325 Child! If you are a West Indian, then you know what https://spiceislandcooking.com/butter-bread-butter-flap-recipe/...

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Child! If you are a West Indian, then you know what https://spiceislandcooking.com/butter-bread-butter-flap-recipe/ is! This deliciously, buttery bread is a must have on your savoury menu. Give it a try today.

https://youtu.be/Mq__1Pr4CCo

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour + more in case it’s needed
  • 1/2 cup plus 21/2 tablespoons warm water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted plus 4 tablespoons more softened for inside the dough
  • 1/2 tablespoon dry instant yeast

Instruction

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f
  • mix salt and flour together. next place in a stand mixer flour mixture, melted margarine and yeast. mix until combined.
  • add sugar to water and stir until dissolved. next pour into dry mixture and knead for 8-10 minutes. this a sticky dough
  • place dough in a lightly greased bowl and allow to sit for 45-60 minutes or until doubled in size.
  • once proofed, punch in middle and place on floured countertop or pastry and knead gently for 1 minute. cut into 4 or 5 equal parts (depending on the size preferred) and roll into small balls.
  • using a rolling pin roll out balls into even circles. place margarine or butter in middle of circle, and fold one half over the other. pinch to seal in the margarine to avoid oozing during the baking process.
  • next add more margarine to the top of the dough avoiding the edges and fold over to form a triangle. pinch to seal and place on greased baking sheet.
  • allow to rest for 10- 15 minutes and place in preheated oven to bake until golden brown.
  • once finished, while hot brush with melted or softened butter to give it a glossy finish. allow to cool before serving.
  • enjoy!

https://youtu.be/Mq__1Pr4CCo

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Mango Cake https://spiceislandcooking.com/mango-cake/ Sat, 06 May 2023 23:10:31 +0000 https://spiceislandcooking.com/?p=1299 It’s mango season y’all and that means that the pots tun dung...

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It’s mango season y’all and that means that the pots tun dung lol. This delicious Mango Cake will have your family asking you to make it every single time. Be sure to give it a try.

https://youtu.be/6gF8EiHL_QI

Ingredients

  • 2 cups regular all purpose flour sifted
  • 3/4 -1 cup sugar (i used 3/4 cups as i don’t like my cakes sweet)
  • 11/2 – 2 cups mango pulp/puree
  • 2 sticks of margarine or butter (227grams or 8 tablespoons)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon tonka bean, grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 medium lime juiced
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  • preheat oven to 325 degress f
  • in a large bowl, add flour, baking powder and soda, salt and spices. give it a good whisk to combine. set aside until ready for use.
  • in another bowl if using hand mixer or a stand mixer, add margarine and whisk for a couple seconds. then add sugar and cream until light and fluffy about 5 minutes.
  • next add eggs one at a time beating thoroughly after each addition. next add in line juice and vanilla extract and mix well.
  • next add in mango pulp and mix well. next add in dry mixture a little at a time and gently fold into the butter mixture a little at a time. do not over mix.
  • pour batter into a lightly greased and floured pan.
  • place in preheated oven and bake until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean. allow to cool in pan for 10-15 minutes before removing and place on a rack to cool completely.
  • slice and enjoy!

Now that you have tried out this delicious Mango Cake recipe, here are some similar ones to try.

Coconut Sponge Cake

Carrot Cake Recipe

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Cheese Straw https://spiceislandcooking.com/cheese-straw/ Sat, 11 Mar 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://spiceislandcooking.com/?p=1169 Cheese straw is a delicious cheesy snack that goes well on any...

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Cheese straw is a delicious cheesy snack that goes well on any finger food platter. It’s really simple to prepare with a short cook time and few ingredients. Try this cheese straw recipe and let us know how it was.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 4 ounces blue band margarine
  • 4.4 ounces cheese, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon very cold water

Instructions

  • preheat oven to 325 degrees f
  • in a large bowl add butter and cheese and mix until creamy. add in salt, pepper and flour a little at a time and mix until combined. (should be a dough that this flexible enough to work with) add cold water if there is a need to do so.
  • next using pipping tip or cookie presser, add dough and push unto baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
  • place in oven and bake until the sides start to brown (about 15-20 mins). remove from oven and allow to cool before plating and serve
  • enjoy!

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