COOKS TIPS
To peel Garlic: first crush them with the back of a cleaver, the skin just falls off .
Browning meat: Cook in a hot oil or margarine until brown all over, before simmering on low heat, this enhances the flavour
and improves appearance.
Skillet: In the Caribbean they use a heavy shallow oval pot, we call it a Dutch pot forget your wok, every respsctable kitchen should have a duchy, buy it in Asian shops, failing that use a heavy frying pan.
Ackees: These can also be bought in the tin, drain well
Bakes: In Jamaica they call it Johnny cakes, the other islands call it bakes.
Tamarind: This is a pod type fruit gown in the Caribbean, it is sharp to the taste and at the same time sweet, it can also be made into a drink.
Goat meat: This is very popular in Jamaica, but lamb can be used instead.
Red Peas: kidney beans, but other dried beans can be used, Gungo peas, black eye peas, etc.
Jerked pork chops: Other lean cuts will do just as well, shoulder or leg.
Patties: These can be made in bulk and frozen, they make excellent snacks.