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HOW TO MAKE BAJAN PUDDING AND PICKLED WINGS | PUDDING AND SOUSE ALTERNATIVE | @thefoodmashup

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Bajan Pudding and Souse

Cultural Context

Originating from Barbados, Bajan Pudding and Souse is a traditional dish often enjoyed during festive occasions and Sunday lunches. The dish highlights the local practice of marinating pork in a zesty mixture, which is then paired with a savory cornmeal pudding. This combination reflects the island's culinary heritage, blending flavors and textures that resonate with Barbadian culture. Today, it is celebrated not only in Barbados but also in Caribbean communities worldwide, where variations may include different meats or spices.

BarbadianBBmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups sweet potato
1 medium onion
1 medium green pepper
1 medium hot pepper
2 tablespoons thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup sugar
4 cups water
1.5 lbs chicken wings
2 tablespoons pepper sauce
1 medium cucumber
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice

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

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is leaner, while pork shoulder is more affordable.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity with fewer calories.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: polenta

Quinoa offers more protein, while polenta is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, and margarine can be more cost-effective.

1

Start with sweet potato and blend it in the food processor until the right consistency is achieved.

2

Add blended sweet potato to a bowl.

3

Blend onion, green pepper, and a bit of hot pepper, then add to the bowl with sweet potato.

4

Add thyme, salt, pepper, and sugar to the mixture, then add water and mix well.

5

Taste the mixture and adjust with more sugar and salt if needed.

6

Pour the mixture into a greased baking pan, cover with foil, and place in the oven with a tray of water to steam.

7

Stir the mixture halfway through baking.

8

For the chicken wings, add salt and pepper sauce, then add the wings and a leftover thigh to boil.

9

Prepare the cucumber by blending it in the food processor for consistency, then mix with lime juice, lemon juice, and salt.

10

Once the chicken is boiled, add it to cold water to seal in the juices, then mix with the pepper mixture, shredding the thigh and adding leftover chicken juices.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingsteaming

Equipment Needed

large potmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Bajan PuddingPudding and Souse

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