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Name: Red Stripe Chicken
Eaten in: Jamaica
Foodie: Linda
Did you ever wonder what chicken would taste if you put beer in it? The answer this Red Stripe chicken recipe from Jamaica gave is not an easy one. The flavors were complex, mainly because the beer was mixed with some coconut milk and other spices….
I would make these stuffed plantain boats over and over again, just to look at them. The combination of colors and shape create a pure delight for the eyes. But then comes the time, where the eating must happen, and there again, you realize that the dish tastes even better…
Name: Jerk Chicken
Eaten in : Jamaica
Foodie: Linda
Apparently, the jerk technique and mix of spices were brought to Jamaica by runaway West-African slaves called Maroons. I find this fascinating because even though I grew up in West Africa, the first time I had jerk was at a Jamaican restaurant in the United States. True, jerk chicken is similar to some grilled meat dish typical
to the coastal regions of West Africa
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Remember the Jamaican rice recipe we posted last week? It complements perfectly this goat meat recipe. Goat meat is popular in many African countries as well as the Caribbean. It has a strong flavor, which makes it easily distinguishable from beef and lamb. This Jamaican goat curry is a gem …
