In the kitchen

Thriller · (#1 (**permalink**))

Looking for some ideas for something new to cook. My capabilities when it comes to the kitchen doesnt go beyond boiling milk

. Nah, joke that..but still if anyone would like to post their favourite recipes and hmm perhaps a quick idea of how to prepare it.

Saint · (#2 (**permalink**))

My friend, since you want something to cook real quick. You best option will be to cook Eba( Feshelu).

1) Get some Gari otherwise known as Garium Sulphate

2) Get some hot water

3) Pour the gari in a bowl and add some hot water

4) Start stirring it.

5) You eba is ready

Enjoy it.

Saint · (#3 (**permalink**))

Sorry thriller, my friend typed that. It wasn't me. He is being naughty

Thriller · (#4 (**permalink**))

Hmmm... a simple meal for real. Not sure thats something my girlfriend would appreciate though

*CUTIE* · (#5 (**permalink**))

Hiya @ Thrilla -

when u say home made do u mean made up? or existing dishes of my own interpretation? I cook when I'm ready (way to a mans heart, blah blah) lol, so if u require any advice or the full low down on any traditional Jamaican dishes I'm ur girl, name the dish and I'll tell u how to make it. lol, if thats not exactly what ur looking for, sorry, dont worry though, when Iyallah gets a load of this topic she'll be posting like no tomorrow as she's also a cook.

One Love

Thriller · (#6 (**permalink**))

*CUTIE* wrote:

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Hiya @ Thrilla -

when u say home made do u mean made up? or existing dishes of my own interpretation? I cook when I'm ready (way to a mans heart, blah blah) lol, so if u require any advice or the full low down on any traditional Jamaican dishes I'm ur girl, name the dish and I'll tell u how to make it. lol, if thats not exactly what ur looking for, sorry, dont worry though, when Iyallah gets a load of this topic she'll be posting like no tomorrow as she's also a cook.

One Love

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Hi Cutie.. well either way, made up or existing dishes. Wouldnt mind some advice on the best way to fry, roast or steam fish

. Plus, as u mention Jamaican dishes..advise on how toprepare ackee an' saltfish and calaloo and saltfish properly would be great. Dont want to make the list too long but pasta dishes too I am looking at. Had pasta and saltfish couple times... that was tasty.

1_Princess_Blak · (#7 (**permalink**))

Idon't think there is anything easier than Curry Goat/Chicken. It's all about fresh ingredients, preparation and leave to cook.

[align=center]Curry Goat/Chicken[/align]
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[align=left]Serves 4[/align]
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[align=left]Ingredients[/align]
[align=left]2lbs goat/chicken, cut into small cubs[/align]
[align=left]4 cloves of garlic, crushed[/align]
[align=left]2 ripe tomatoes, chopped[/align]
[align=left]2 large onions, sliced[/align]
[align=left]3 tablespoons curry powder[/align]
[align=left]Salt and pepper to taste[/align]
[align=left]1 hot pepper, chopped (optional)[/align]
[align=left]1 small piece of ginger [/align]
[align=left]1 cm slab of coconut (block coconut)[/align]
[align=left]Lamb/chicken seasoning[/align]
[align=left]1 spring onion[/align]
[align=left]Thyme[/align]
[align=left]Lemon/lim juice[/align]
[align=left]Coriander[/align]
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[align=left]Preparations[/align]
[align=left]Wash meat in lemon or lime juice. Place the mean into a large bowl. Add all seasoning (do not add coconut). Mix and leave to marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.[/align]
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[align=left]Method[/align]
[align=left]In a large dutchie pot, add enough water to just cover the base add slab of cocount and bring to the boil.[/align]
[align=left]Add the meat together with all remaining seasoning, cover and slowly simmer until tender (approx. 1-2 hours) - add water if mixture appears to be dry.[/align]
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[align=left]Optional - add potatoes/tomato (diced) during the cooking process. Sprinkle coriander to top.[/align]
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[align=left]I have a lot more recipes - let me know if I should keep them coming!![/align]
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IYALLAH. · (#8 (**permalink**))

Thriller wrote:

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*CUTIE* wrote:

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Hiya @ Thrilla -

when u say home made do u mean made up? or existing dishes of my own interpretation? I cook when I'm ready (way to a mans heart, blah blah) lol, so if u require any advice or the full low down on any traditional Jamaican dishes I'm ur girl, name the dish and I'll tell u how to make it. lol, if thats not exactly what ur looking for, sorry, dont worry though, when Iyallah gets a load of this topic she'll be posting like no tomorrow as she's also a cook.

One Love

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Hi Cutie.. well either way, made up or existing dishes. Wouldnt mind some advice on the best way to fry, roast or steam fish

. Plus, as u mention Jamaican dishes..advise on how toprepare ackee an' saltfish and calaloo and saltfish properly would be great. Dont want to make the list too long but pasta dishes too I am looking at. Had pasta and saltfish couple times... that was tasty.

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Well Cutie must a sense me coming!!!!! LOL - you know my 'aint got nothing better to do but cook' ass would be coming on this thread!!! LOL

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whole fish (fish with eyes etc)

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First rule regarding cooking fish is do not lay lay!! (take too long) as fish cooks quickly and to indulge in lay laying while cooking it will make is come out all mashy mashy.

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Second rule is only put fish in the oil to fry once oil is smoking hot, as warm oil will be like doing a saute and will make you end up with mashy mashy fish again!!! LOL

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Clean out the gut, scale the fish, cut off fin bits. Digging out eyes are optional!! lol

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soak fish is water with lemon or vinegar to clean

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season fish. Fish does not need masses of seasoning as it has its own taste. i personally season with ground black pepper, garlic, onion,a little bit of fish seasoning and mixed herbs, season overnight.

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Next day scrape of the onion and garlic and fry it hot oil for 10 minutes continuously turning. If you like onions carrots and pepper over your fish then in a seperate pot heat somebrown vinegar and the onions etc and let this boil. when to your liking you just dash it over the fish.lol (black people cooking instructions)

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If you dont want dry fry fish and you want to cook down the fish then when fish is cooked turn down oil and add onions and garlic from seasoning with tomates and a little water, add a little more black pepper / scotch bonnet (depending how hot you like it) to the water and let fish steam down.

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Steam fish - season fish the same way as above, you can put onions garlic and pepper in the belly along with cut up okra. Spread out foil and fold over, our a little oil onto foil, wrap fish with foil and put in the oven. keep in for 20 minutes on medium, check and depending on how you like fish, decide on whether you want to cook more or not.

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Saltfish

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Boil out saltfish 3-4 times using fresh water in the pan each time , taste a piece after this and if you would like less salt then boil again.

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Break up saltfish picking out bones.

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normal saltfish

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Fry veg of your choice, a lot of people like only onions, garlic and tomato but me being a bit extra also put in cabbage and grated carrot, add saltfish and season with black pep /scotch bonnet,a little fish seasoning (not too much as saltfish has enough salt), add a little water and cover to steam down for 10 mins. Serve with rice or hard food.

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with ackee

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With ackee, do the same as above but dont add cabbage or carrot, when saltfish is put into to fry with veg, cook for a couple minutes then add a tin of ackee, break it up in the pan, and mix everythng together, then let it simmer for another 10 minutes.

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My personal favourite.

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Salmon and rice and mixed peas

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Salmon fillets, no skin or bone.

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Wash with lemon, season with soy sauce, black pepper, garlic and a little all purpose.

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grill for 15 miuntes turning over Salmon halfway.

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fry onions, garlic, plum tomato, sweet peppers, add black pepper and coconut cream, a little water and bring to boil, put grill salmon into this and simmer for 5-10 minutes.

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Get Grace mixed beans (gungo peas / kidney beans and black eyed peas mixed together - no need to soak!!) empty can including juice into pot, add boiled water, bring to boil. Add mixed herbs or thyme, coconut cream, black pepper or scotch bonnet and some browning (looks like soya sauce but is NOT the same, an alternative COULD be tomato puree, or any seasoing you may have that gives food a colour, as the peas are from a tin you wont get colour from the peas so the rice will be white if you dont usesome form of colouring) add salt and if you wish cut up one plum tomatointo thewater. Boil for 5 minutes.

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Wash rice seperately and throw intoyour peas ( i never measure so i cannot give you any measurements, just go with instinct, if unsure add a little bit of rice at a time until rice / pea ratio looksright. ) lower heat and let steam till cooked.

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Serve with salad / coleslaw.

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This is perfect after a nights raving , rice and peas, fish and salad all within 45 minutes!!!!!!!!

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havet got time to edit this so excuse any spelling mistakes......hope you like !!!!

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I'll be back tomorrow with some pasta stuff Thriller

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Peace

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Miss Brighter Days · (#9 (**permalink**))

SAINT - you're friend forgot that you need to eat the eba with something. Some nice Nigerian chicken stew will do!

Thriller · (#10 (**permalink**))

Thanks for the input ladies niceone.gifI appreciate it. Any more recipes would be nice (including pasta dishes Iyallah). Also, whats the best way to make fritters?