Caribbean Curry Recipes

CARIBBEAN CURRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine curry powder, garlic powder and pepper; sprinkle over chicken, pressing to help mixture adhere. Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle with onion. Carefully pour mojo criollo marinade along the sides of slow cooker, avoiding chicken to keep coating intact. Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer reads 170°, 4-6 hours. Remove chicken; keep warm., Pour cooking juices from slow cooker into a measuring cup; skim fat. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in cooking juices. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Reduce heat; add chicken and simmer about 5 minutes. If desired, serve with rice, green onions and cilantro.

CARIBBEAN CURRY

Steps:

• Make one or all three of the fillings below to enclose in a soft roti envelope.
• Curried Chicken Filling: Cut chicken into bite-size pieces; set aside.
• In skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add curry powder; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
• Add 1/2 cup of the water and the tomato paste; cook, sti rring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Add chicken; cover and cook for 10 minutes.
• Pour in remaining water; simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside. Drain off excess liquid. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Curried Chick-Pea Filling: Drain and rinse chick-peas; set aside. In skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, stirring, for 1 minute. Add garlic; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add curry powder; cook for 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste and 1/4 cup of the water; cook for 2 minutes.
• Add chick-peas, green onions and remaining water; bring to boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes or until chick-peas are softened.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spinach Filling: Trim, wash and coarsely chop spinach; set aside. In skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, stirring, for 2 minutes.
• Add garlic; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add spinach; cook, stirring, just until wilted.
• Stir in tomato, and salt and pepper to taste; cook for 1 minute.

CARIBBEAN CURRY POWDER

Steps:

• Add the cumin, coriander, poppy and mustard seeds to a nonstick pan, toast them over medium heat until the mustard seeds start to jump about.
• Add the cloves and pepper and mix.
• Remove from heat and grind the mixture either with a mortar or a food processor/blender.
• When finely ground, mix well with the tumeric and ginger.
• Put the mixture through a fine sieve and store in a covered glass jar.

JAMAICAN CURRY POWDER

Steps:

• Combine the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, anise seeds, fenugreek seeds, and allspice berries in a skillet. Toast over medium heat until the color of the spices slightly darkens, and the spices are very fragrant, about 10 minutes. Remove the spices from the skillet, and allow to cool to room temperature. Grind the spices with the turmeric in a spice grinder. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

JAMAICAN CURRY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk 2 tablespoons curry powder, garlic powder, seasoned salt, onion powder, salt, thyme leaves, allspice, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Add chicken and coat with curry mixture until curry mixture is wet and sticks to chicken.
• Heat oil and 2 tablespoons curry powder in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until oil is hot and curry powder changes color, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken to the hot oil mixture and reduce heat to medium. Add water, potato, carrots, scallions, ginger, and chile pepper to skillet.
• Cover skillet and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center and gravy is thickened, allowing chicken to cook undisturbed for last 15 minutes of cooking, 30 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken to a serving dish; continue simmering gravy, uncovered, to thicken (if needed). Serve chicken with gravy.

FRUITY CARIBBEAN CURRY

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Add the chicken and brown well on all sides, then transfer to a plate. Add the onions and peppers to the pan, and cook for 5 mins until the veg starts to soften. Return the chicken to the pan and sprinkle in the curry powder, then add the pineapple with its juice, and the coconut milk. Season and simmer, uncovered, for 40 mins until the chicken is tender and the sauce has reduced and thickened a little.
• Add the beans and pepper sauce to the pan. Simmer for another 2-3 mins until the beans are warmed through, then scatter with coriander and serve with cooked rice.