How I Prepare Jamaican STEW MUTTON and Gungo Rice and Peas | Val’s Kitchen

mutton

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than mutton.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with a milder flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds sweetness with potential health benefits.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and has a similar flavor profile.

Wash mutton with vinegar and rinse it, then drain.

Blend together 4-5 cloves of garlic, a piece of ginger, thyme, 1 sweet pepper, 1 small onion, scallion, dark soy sauce, a small amount of salt, and 1 tablespoon of vinegar.

Marinate the mutton with the blended seasoning for 1-2 hours.

Cook rice and peas with coconut milk, garlic, pimento seeds, and scallion in a pot with water for about 15 minutes.

In a separate pot, heat oil and brown the marinated mutton before adding water to pressure cook it for about 25-30 minutes.

After pressure cooking, add carrots, red and green sweet peppers, hot pepper, and garlic to the mutton and let it simmer until cooked through.

Add ketchup for flavor and adjust seasoning as needed.

Cooking Techniques

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