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Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 90 minutes. Allow 120 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: salted cod, callaloo greens, yam, sweet potatoes, carrots. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, cutting board, sharp knife, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, measuring jug, bowl for soaking cod.
Kitchen tip: Soaking the salted cod overnight and changing the water once or twice helps remove excess saltiness and improves texture.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 90 minutes. Allow 110 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: pork shoulder, cut into 2.5 cm (1 inch) cubes, pumpkin, peeled and cubed, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup.
Kitchen tip: For a milder stew, remove the seeds from the Scotch bonnet pepper before adding or substitute with a milder chili pepper.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 55 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef chuck roast, cut into 2.5 cm (1-inch) cubes, vegetable oil, red onion, sliced into thick wedges, red bell pepper, sliced into strips, yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips. Equipment: pressure cooker or Instant Pot, large skillet or sauté pan, rice cooker or medium saucepan with lid, knives and cutting board, measuring spoons and cups, wooden spoon or spatula.
Kitchen tip: Do not skip browning the beef; it adds depth of flavor and color to the stew.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 45 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, vegetable oil, yellow onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, aj ed amarillo paste (or substitute). Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: For extra richness, remove chicken thighs after browning and sauté chopped bacon before onions. Add it back in with the stock.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 80 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts or thighs, yellow onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, vegetable oil, walnuts, finely chopped or ground. Equipment: Large pot or Dutch oven, Medium saucepan, Knife and chopping board, Measuring cups and spoons, Wooden spoon or spatula, Blender or food processor (optional), Strainer (optional).
Kitchen tip: Use bone-in chicken for more flavor in the broth.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 80 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless pork shoulder, cut into 3 cm (1.25 inch) chunks, water or pork broth, garlic, minced, white onion, sliced, ginger, sliced thinly. Equipment: large pot or Dutch oven, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, stove.
Kitchen tip: Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder to prevent greasy broth.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skinless chicken thighs (about 800g / 1.75 lb), vegetable oil or neutral oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, ginger, grated. Equipment: large deep skillet or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, small bowl.
Kitchen tip: Ensure chicken is fully cooked by checking internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F) for food safety.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 45 minutes. Allow 65 minutes in total. Makes 6 servings. Key ingredients: goat meat, bone-in, cut into chunks, vegetable oil, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, ginger, grated. Equipment: pressure cooker, cutting board, knife, wooden spoon or spatula, measuring spoons, measuring cup.
Kitchen tip: Remove the scotch bonnet peppers before serving to control heat—handling with gloves is recommended due to their spiciness.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 150 minutes. Allow 170 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef chuck, cut into 3 cm cubes, vegetable oil, onions, finely chopped, garlic, minced, ginger, freshly grated. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup.
Kitchen tip: For best results, brown beef in batches to avoid steaming and ensure a rich crust.