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HOW TO MAKE THE BEST AUTHENTIC JAMAICAN ITAL VEGETABLE STEW RECIPE 2017

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Jamaican Ital Vegetable Stew

Cultural Context

Jamaican Ital Vegetable Stew is rooted in the Rastafarian culinary tradition, emphasizing natural, unprocessed ingredients. The term 'Ital' comes from 'vital,' reflecting a lifestyle that promotes health and wellness through food. This stew is a celebration of local vegetables and herbs, often enjoyed as a hearty meal. In modern cooking, variations may include different seasonal vegetables or legumes, making it adaptable to various tastes and dietary preferences.

JamaicanJMmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 cup red peas
1 cup Goa peas
1 cup pumpkin, diced
1 cup Irish potato, diced
2 cups carrots, sliced
1/2 cup scallions, chopped
2 teaspoons thyme
1 cup bell pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon Jamaican all-purpose seasoning
2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth is fresher and can be made from scraps.

1

Soak red peas and Goa peas overnight or for a few hours, wash well before cooking.

2

Add garlic and ginger to the pot for flavor.

3

Add coconut milk to the stew for flavor.

4

Mix in Jamaican all-purpose seasoning, black pepper, scallions, and thyme.

5

Add pumpkin, Irish potato, carrot, bell pepper, and onion to the pot.

6

Add dumplings made from whole wheat flour to the stew.

7

Cover the pot and simmer on medium heat for about 30 minutes until everything is cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingstewing

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknifemeasuring cupsspoon

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganvegetarianplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

Ital StewVegetable Ital Stew

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