Jamaican Rum Punch Recipe
Rum Punch is a popular drink especially during the Christmas season in Jamaica. It is also popularly served to vacationers in Jamaica or other Caribbean islands. There are many various recipes across the Caribbean, but Jamaica is the original home of the Run Punch. In Jamaica we say “one of sour, two of sweet, three […]
Jamaican Jerk Turkey Recipe
Are you ready to try something non-traditional at Thanksgiving or Christmas? How about Jamaican Jerk Turkey for the holiday? Forget the traditional turkey this holiday and try our delicious Jamaican Jerk Turkey recipe. Ingredients A turkey 12-14 pound 3/4 cup butter 3/4 cup olive oil 2 cups vinegar 3 cups Jerk Seasoning/Sauce. See our Jerk […]
Stinking Toe Juice
“Stinking Toe” is so called because the seedpods of the plant/tree (Hymenaea courbaril) look like fat toes. They are also said to have an odor like smelly feet. Despite its name, it is delicious, with a sweet pulp. It is often used by practitioners of folk medicine to relieve headache pain and rheumatism. The stinking […]
Soursop Ice Cream Recipe
Soursop Ice Cream can be made in a traditional freezer or poured into ice cube trays for freezing. The classic Jamaican fruit lends itself well to home-made ice cream and can be enjoyed throughout the year. Ingredients: 2 cups soursop puree ¼ cup ginger juice 2 tablespoon lime juice ½ tsp vanilla extract 1 can […]
Sweet Potato Carrot Jam Recipes
While the sweet potato may not be the first ingredient to come to mind when making jam, this recipe will convince the most skeptical cook of its versatility. The mix of carrots, lime, and sweet potato is well-suited to jam. Ingredients: 1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled 1/2 lb carrots 1 cup brown sugar 3 table […]
Jackfruit Salad Recipe
Archeologists have found evidence that jackfruit was cultivated in India some 3000 years ago. Let’s hope the ancient diners enjoyed a salad with the good-tasting ingredients featured in this recipe. Ingredients: 6 cups fresh jackfruit Juice of 1 lime 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut 3/4 cup golden raisins 16 oz. sour cream 3/4 to 1 […]
Old Time Jamaican Chocolate Tea Recipe – “Chahklit tea”
Using the traditional chocolate ball with cinnamon, this tea offers a true taste of Jamaica. For those who are not familiar with “Old Time Chocolate Tea” this is Jamaican style regular hot chocolate. In Jamaican patois it is called “Chahklit tea” Ingredients: 1 Jamaican chocolate ball (If you are outside Jamaica you may need someone […]
Jamaican Breadfruit Smoothie Recipe
In Jamaica breadfruit is typically served roasted, fried or boiled, but if can also make a great smoothie. With a little Jamaican white rum and a mix of spices for an exotic flavor this smoothie will have you clamoring for more! Here is our Breadfruit Smoothie recipe. Ingredients: 1 half-ripe breadfruit, medium sized with brown […]
Jamaican Style Shirley Temple
A non-alcoholic drink the uses strawberry syrup to provide its distinctive red color and Jamaican ginger beer to give it “punch”. Maraschino cherries and orange wedges complete its sweet goodness. Ingredients: 8 tsp Strawberry Syrup 16 oz. Jamaican ginger beer, chilled 4 maraschino cherries, stems intact 4 strips lemon zest 4 wedges of fresh orange […]
The juicy red Otaheite Apple, also known as the Malay rose apple or the mountain apple, is a popular fruit in Jamaica. The trees can be seen all over Jamaica. Did you know that it can also makes a great drink? Add ginger and lime juice for a great summery beverage. Ingredients: Apples, washed and […]