Jamaican Cookery

Homemade Jamaican Easter Bun The Quick Baking Powder Method – No Yeast Required! It is almost Easter , and in Jamaica, the season simply isn't complete without bun and cheese . If you're living abroad and can't find a store-bought bun, this homemade version is your answer. While traditional buns use yeast, this baking powder version is faster, moist, and tastes just as authentic! Dry Ingredients 3 cups All-purpose flour 1 ½ tsp Baking powder ½ tsp Salt ½ tsp Mixed spice ½ tsp Cinnamon powder 1 cup Raisins Wet Mixture 1 bottle Dragon Stout ½ cup Malta ½ cup Brown sugar 1-2 tbsp Molasses 2 Eggs (beaten) 2 tbsp Gu...

Jamaican Custard Apple Milkshake This thick, creamy, and naturally sweet Jamaican-style custard apple drink is a refreshing tropical treat. With hints of nutmeg and vanilla, it captures the authentic flavors of the island without any added sugar. Prep: 10 mins Total: 10 mins Servings: 1-2 Cuisine: Jamaican Ingredients 1 large Custard Apple (approx. 2 lbs) 1 cup Water (distilled or filtered) 1 tsp Vanilla flavoring ½ tsp Grated nutmeg (freshly grated is best) Instructions Prepare the Fruit: Carefully remove the skin from the custard apple, keeping the fleshy pulp and seeds intact. Blend: Place the pulp and seeds into a blender. Add 1 cup of water. Pulse or "whip" briefly just to loosen the pulp from the seeds. *Note: Do not over-blend; you want the seeds to remain whole. Strain: Pour ...

This refreshing, iron-rich green drink is designed for maximum nutrient absorption. Follow these steps to prepare the leaves properly and ensure your body gets the most benefit from the natural iron content. Recipe: Callaloo Iron Booster Drink Ingredients ✅ Callaloo Leaves: Freshly picked and thoroughly cleaned. ✅ Ginger: One small piece (for taste and potassium). ✅ Filtered Water: Enough to barely cover the leaves. ✅ Ice: For serving. ✅ Vitamin C Source: A tomato, orange, or West Indian cherry (essential!). Preparation Sanitize the Leaves: Soak leaves in salted water for 10 minutes to remove microscopic insect eggs. Rinse thoroughly with fresh water. Chop: Chop the cleaned leaves into smaller pieces for easier blending. Directions Combine: Place callaloo and ginger into the blender. Add Water: Pour in ...

Most people are familiar with the deep red or “black” Jamaican apples, but if you ever come across the white variety at the market, don’t pass it up. They’re less common, but their delicate, floral sweetness is something special, many would say even better than the regular red ones. For this juice, we’re keeping things light, crisp, and visually clean, no brown sugar to darken the color or weigh down the flavor. The goal is that beautiful, milky finish with a bright, refreshing taste. Watch How to Make Jamaican White Otaheite Apple Juice See exactly how to blend, strain, and get that perfect milky finish. Ingredients 8–10 White Otaheite Apples (seeded and chopped) 1–2 inches Fresh Ginger (peeled and sliced, adjust to taste) 4–6 cups Water White Sugar to taste (start with 1/4 cup) Ice (for serving) Instructions Prep the Apples: Wash thoroughly, remove the seed, and chop. Leave the skin on to keep that ...