Mashed Dasheen ‘Malanga’ Recipe
The potato-like texture and nutty flavor of mashed dasheen pairs perfectly with almost any meat, chicken, or fish dish. And preparing a batch of this delicious side dish is as easy as making mashed potatoes.
Recipes
Coco Bread Recipe
Coco bread is a Jamaican lunch staple that is commonly served with a beef patty wedged between its folds. These rich, pillowy-soft, butter-laden bread are an addictive indulgence for any bread lover.
Fried Dumpling Recipe
If Ackee & Saltfish is Jamaica’s national dish then fried dumplings ought to be our national side dish. Fried dumplings and festivals (a sweet fried cornmeal dumpling) are commonly served alongside so many entrees it might be easier to list the ones that it doesn’t accompany.
Sorrel “Hibiscus sabdariffa” Drink Recipe
The sorrel drink recipe below is super easy to make. If you can boil water and stir a cup you will have no problem at all. In Jamaica, Trinidad and throughout the English speaking Caribbean sorrel is served religiously at Christmastime. In recent years sorrel has shown up in tea …
Red Peas Soup Recipe
PLAYING FAVORITES If ever there was a favorite soup for Jamaicans, Red Peas would be the one. This thick rich hearty soup is traditionally made with lots of red kidney beans and salted pigtails. It is then finished with vegetables, dumplings and ground provisions. The standard Caribbean soup blend of …