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This is a version of a traditional Jamaican favorite, there simply called “rice and peas” (though the “peas” are actually small red beans). I

Jamaican Red Beans and Rice

olive oil

onion (finely chopped)

garlic (minced)

brown rice (see note)

light coconut milk

scallions (thinly sliced)

dried thyme (or 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh leaves)

curry powder

allspice (optional)

Salt and pepper

Heat the oil in a small soup pot or steep-sided stir-fry pan. Add the onion and sauté over medium-low heat until translucent. Add the garlic and continue to sauté until the onion is golden.

Add the rice, coconut milk, and 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook over low heat for 30 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed. The mixture should be moist but not liquidy.

Stir in the beans, scallions, thyme, curry, and optional nutmeg. Cook for 5 minutes longer.

Season with salt and pepper, and serve.

Sticky Jamaican Ginger Cake 

flour

ginger

cinnamon

baking soda

salt

molasses

maple syrup

brown sugar

butter (1 stick)

milk

chewy candied ginger, finely chopped

corn syrup

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a standard loaf pan.

In a large bowl, sift together the flour, ginger, mixed spice, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

In a small saucepan, combine the molasses, maple syrup, brown sugar, and butter. Over medium heat, cook the mixture while continuously stirring until the sugar has fully dissolved. Do not boil!

Add the sugar mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

Slowly add the egg, milk, and candied ginger to the batter. Do not over mix.

Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-55 minutes.

For the glaze: In a small bowl, microwave the corn syrup for 15-20 seconds then stir in the brown sugar until dissolved. Drizzle over the cooled cake.

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