Rundown Jamaican Codfish Curry Food

RUNDOWN (JAMAICAN CODFISH CURRY)

Steps:

• Lightly salt both sides of the fish. Put in the fridge for about an hour; no less than 30 minutes and no more than 24 hours.
• Put oil in a deep skillet over med-high heat for one minute. Add garlic, onion, chile and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens, about 5 minutes. Stir in coconut milk and tomato; bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reduces by half.
• Rinse the fish; add it to the pot. Adjust heat so that mixture bubbles steadily but not violently. Fish should be done in about 10 minutes. If you put a thin-bladed knife through it, it should meet little resistance. Add lime juice.

BAKED CURRY CHICKEN WITH A SIDE OF COCONUT RICE

Steps:

• Grease a 9x9 baking pan with cooking spray, and set aside. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer in the baking pan.
• Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the honey, mustard, dry mustard, garlic, lemon juice, curry powder, and salt, stirring until smooth.
• Pour about 2/3 of the sauce over the chicken. Cover the pan with aluminum foil, and bake for 10 minutes,.
• Then, uncover and baste with sauce. Continue baking, uncovered, basting occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Once you put the chicken in the oven, start the rice.
• Combine the coconut milk, water, rice, ginger, and salt in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil.
• Once it boils, reduce the heat to a very low heat (like simmer) until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
• A few minutes before serving the rice, stir in the toasted coconut.

CREAMY ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Slice the onions very thin and place them in a plastic or glass dish.
• Combine the vinegar, water, sugar, and salt.
• Mix well to dissolve the sugar and salt.
• Pour over the sliced onions and mix well.
• Put a plate on top of the onions and set a weight on it.
• A plastic bottle of oil and vinegar works well.
• Let the onions sit on the counter all day- overnight is best.
• Drain the onions (You will wonder where all the liquid came from!).
• Combine the dressing and celery seed and toss with onions.
• Put in a serving bowl and serve.

THAI STICKY RICE WITH NAM PLA AND COCONUT MILK

Steps:

• Rinse rice. Soak it in water to cover for at least 1 hr and up to 24.
• Drain, then wrap in cheesecloth. Put in a steamer above boiling water. Steam for about 30 minutes until tender.
• Toss cooked rice with coconut milk and nam pla. Rewrap and steam (or microwave) for 5 more minutes to reheat.

SHRIMP RUNDOWN

Steps:

• Heat oil in saucepan over medium high heat. Add Onion, garlic, and scotch bonnet pepper. Sauté 3 minutes until softened.
• Add curry, coconut cream, water tomatoes, salt & pepper.
• Melt cream and continue to cook uncovered about 15 min or until slightly thickened.
• Add shrimp and simmer until they are cooked about 2 -5 minutes.
• Check seasoning for salt & pepper.

COCONUT CURRY FISH

Steps:

• Heat a medium (10-inch) saucepan with deep sides over medium-high. Drizzle in olive oil to cover the bottom of the pan. Add red and green bell peppers and onion, and sauté until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add the curry powder to the pan, and toast for about 1 minute, stirring often to keep the curry from scorching. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the grated ginger and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Place fish on top of cooked vegetables, or nestle them into the vegetables, if your pan is becoming too full. Pour coconut milk over fish and vegetables.
• Cover and simmer over medium-low until fish is cooked and starts to flake, about 20 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Squeeze lime to taste over the top and garnish with scallions and cilantro. Serve with white rice or couscous.