Caribbean Sydney proudly presents its newest team member - our Caribbean Cooking ambassador – who will “make yuh pot smile” by sharing Caribbean cuisine with you on a weekly basis.
Our passionate and objective foodie will bring you delicious and interesting recipes from across the entire region; Recipes that showcase the wide variety of delicious styles, flavours and cultural influences that can be found throughout the Caribbean, from the smallest island to the largest.
The committee of Caribbean Sydney have thought long and hard about how best to introduce it’s members to Caribbean cuisine; and an unbiased food ambassador, one that will represent all islands and cultures, is just the way.
The only thing our Ambassador needs is a name! What name do you propose for our ambassador that will be guaranteed to “make yuh pot smile”? Our ambassador’s name can reflect any part of the Caribbean, so the options are almost limitless!
The person that successfully names our ambassador will win a hardcover Angostura cookbook, which features many interesting uses of Angostura bitters in your cooking.
These weekly recipes will have your pots and stomachs smiling, but you might also experience other side effects like excessive dancing and Caribbean energy.
Kicking it off this week we introduce you to the Jamaican dish called:
'Red Stripe Stew'.
Serves 6
Ingredients:
1.3 kg braising steak, cubed
2 bottles of red stripe beer (or similar)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped finely
2 sprigs of thyme
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon tomato puree
Cooking oil for frying
Freshly ground black pepper
Salt
Method:
Season the braising steak with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large casserole or Dutch oven. Add the onion and cook until softened, then add the meat. Brown the meat, then add the garlic and saute further for 1 minute. Add the remainder of the ingredients and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 2 1/2 hours. When the meat is cooked, add tablespoon of cornflour mixed with cold water to thicken the sauce.