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Jamaican

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Solomon Gundy

A spicy Jamaican pickled fish pâté made from smoked herring that is boiled to remove excess salt, deboned, and blended with vinegar, olive oil, onion, scallion, Scotch bonnet, thyme, allspice and a little sugar. It is served as an appetiser, commonly on crackers or bread.

JamaicanAppetizer40 min4 people329 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: smoked herring

Pairs well with: Crackers, Jamaican Coco Bread, Baked Tostones, Plantain Chips, Roast Breadfruit

HB-4237 · Hand-built original

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Sorrel Drink

A ruby-red Jamaican holiday drink made by steeping dried sorrel (hibiscus) with ginger, cloves, allspice, cinnamon and orange peel, then sweetening it to taste. It is served cold, with rum and red wine added for the adult version.

JamaicanDrinks10 min8 cups150 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: dried sorrel (hibiscus)

Pairs well with: Black Cake, Rice and Peas

HB-4227 · Hand-built original

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Stamp and Go (Saltfish Fritters)

Crisp Jamaican salt cod fritters made from a seasoned flour batter with tomato, scallion, thyme and Scotch bonnet, fried by the spoonful until golden. They are served hot, often with a spicy pepper sauce.

JamaicanAppetizer40 minDairy-free

Main ingredient: salted cod

Pairs well with: Spicy pepper sauce

HB-4234 · Hand-built original

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Stew Peas

A thick Jamaican stew of red kidney beans and salted pigtails simmered in a coconut broth with thyme, scallion, garlic, allspice and Scotch bonnet. Small hand-rolled dumplings, called spinners, are added at the end to thicken the pot.

JamaicanMain Course1 hr 20 minVegetarianEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: red kidney beans

Pairs well with: Steamed white rice

HB-4233 · Hand-built original

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Toto (Coconut Cake)

A spiced Jamaican coconut cake made with grated coconut, coconut milk, brown sugar and warm spices including nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger and allspice. It is baked in a pan, cooled, and sliced to serve.

JamaicanDessert1 hr 10 min12 slices474 kcalVegetarian

Main ingredient: coconut

Pairs well with: Tea, Coffee

HB-4230 · Hand-built original

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