January 27, 2008

Jamician Jerk Paste

The Cornerstone Of All Jerk Dishes Is This Vinegary, Intensely Hot Paste Of Dried Herbs And Habanero Or Scotch Bonnet Peppers, Which Are Some Five Times Hotter Than Jalapenos. If You Cannot Find These Peppers, A Habanero-based Hot Sauce Makes A Good Substitute. This Is Traditional With Pork Or Chicken.

1/3 Cup Fresh Lime Juice
10 Fresh Habanero* Or Scotch Bonnet Peppers*, Or ¼ Cup Habanero-based Hot Sauce
2 Tbsp White Vinegar
2 Tbsp Fresh Orange Juice
3 Scallions, Coarsely Chopped
2 Tbsp Dried Basil
2 Tbsp Dried Thyme
2 Tbsp Yellow Mustard Seeds, Or1 Tbsp Dry Mustard
3 Tsp Ground Allspice
1 Tsp Ground Cloves
1 Tsp Salt
1 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
The Mixture Should Have The Consistency Of Thick Tomato Sauce. If Needed, Thin With Additional:Lime Juice, Vinegar, Or Orange Juice.
Makes About 1¼ Cups

Marinate chicken breast in this and server on a buttery bun with provolone, Lettace, Tomato & Mayo. Yummy

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