Curry, which is authentically an Indian spice, came to be apart of one of Jamaica's greatest dishes by way of indentureship. After the abolition of slavery in the colonies, the slaves became freed people, less than willing to work the lands to which they were previously bound. Therefore, the colonists needed a new source of labour. Hence the indentureship programme, which saw colonist importing the Chinese and Indians to the colonies to work the land. The Indians brought with them spices like curry which was gladly incorporated into the dishes of the small island nation.
I for one, LOVE the Indians for bringing the curry.
So here goes....
Ingredients
1 lb Mutton or Goat meat
6 tsp Indian Curry powder
4 tbsp Vegetable oil
7 tsp salt
3 tbsp of diced onions
1 cup of stock from the meat
Method
1. Boil meat until tender (could take up to 4 hours)
2. Drain water off and keep
3. Place 3 tsp of curry powder and 3 tbs of salt on meat
4. In a medium pot (dutch pot if you have one), heat oil
5. Put in onions and cook for 30 seconds
6. Place 3 tsp of curry in the hot oil and burn the curry for 3 minutes
7. Add the meat to the oil
8. Cook, stirring for 5 minutes
9. Add 1 cup of the drained water (stock) and remaining salt
10. stir and cook on low heat for 20 minutes
* check frequently to make sure the liquid is not too reduced. If it is, just add a little water
Well there you go. Jamaican Curry.
I like to serve mine with some white rice and some pumpkin and string beans. But remember, serve it with what you like!
Here's how mine look. Again, don't be worried if yours doesn't look the same.
Hope you enjoy!!
from me to you
Buon Appetito!
Buon Appetito!
Lisa Rhooms
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