Authentic Jamaican Food | Great Day SA

jerk seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: cajun seasoning

Cajun seasoning offers a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

saltfish

🥗Healthier: fresh fish

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is a budget-friendly alternative.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Evaporated milk is a cost-effective substitute.

jerk chicken

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: baked chicken

Baked chicken is a more affordable cooking method.

Prepare the festival dough with cornmeal, sugar, and optional cinnamon, then let it sit.

Fry the festival dough until golden brown.

Sauté onions in vegetable oil until slightly brown.

Add bell peppers and sauté until soft.

Add minced garlic and fresh thyme to the sautéed vegetables.

Add chopped habanero for flavor.

Add salted cod to the sautéed mixture and cook until heated through.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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