Jamaican Stew Kidney Recipe
Jamaican stew kidney is a savory, flavorful dish. It is rooted in the island's culinary traditions. This hearty recipe shows how Jamaican cuisine has evolved. It reflects resourcefulness, cultural influences, and the use of local ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh kidney beef, cleaned and diced
- 1 medium onion , finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 scallions , chopped
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 medium tomatoes , diced
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper (whole or sliced, depending on heat preference)
- 1 tsp allspice (pimento) powder
- 1 tbsp browning
- 1 tbsp mushroom soy sauce
- 1 tbsp all purpose
- 1 tbsp badia complete seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 cups water
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Kidney: Rinse the diced kidney thoroughly under cold water. Soak in a mixture of water and vinegar for 10 minutes, then rinse again. This helps remove any strong odor.
- Season the Kidney: In a bowl, mix the kidney with salt, black pepper, all-purpose, complete, browning, soy sauce, garlic, and allspice. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat oil in a large pot or skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion, scallion, and thyme until fragrant and slightly softened.
- Cook the Kidney: Add the seasoned kidney to the pot. Cook until browned on all sides.
- Add Tomatoes and Pepper: Stir in the diced tomatoes and scotch bonnet pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, allowing the tomatoes to soften.
- Thicken the Stew: Gradually add water and ketchup, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low, cover, and let the stew simmer for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve: Remove the scotch bonnet pepper before serving. Enjoy with rice, dumplings, or ground provisions.
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Nutrition
Serving: 4gCalories: 725kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 88gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 1864mgSodium: 2030mgPotassium: 2468mgFiber: 8gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 10169IUVitamin C: 113mgCalcium: 204mgIron: 25mg
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