What to Eat in the Cayman Islands | Local Food Guide

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories, evaporated milk is budget-friendly.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes

Add diced beef; brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes

Stir in bell pepper, carrot, and ginger; cook for 2-3 minutes

Pour in coconut milk and soy sauce; bring to a simmer

Add thyme, allspice, bay leaves, and scotch bonnet pepper; cover and cook for 1-1.5 hours until beef is tender

Stir occasionally, adding water if necessary to maintain sauce consistency

Add lime juice and chopped green onion; cook for an additional 5 minutes

Season with black pepper to taste

Serve hot with rice or bread

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