Caribbean Vegan Caribbean Vegan Caribbean Vegan MEAT-FREE, EGG-FREE, DAIRY-FREE Authentic Island Cuisine for Every Occasion Taymer Mason CARIBBEAN VEGAN: Meat-Free, Egg-Free, Dairy-Free Authentic Island Cuisine for Every Occasion Copyright © Taymer Mason, 2010 Insert photographs © Cynthia Nelson, 2010 Photographs on page 123 and photo insert page 11 © Taymer Mason, 2010 All rights reserved. Except for brief passages quoted in newspaper, magazine, radio, television, or online reviews, no portion of this book may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or information storage or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the publisher. The Experiment, LLC 260 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10001-6425 www.theexperimentpublishing.com This book contains the opinions and ideas of its author. It is intended to provide helpful and informative material on the subjects addressed in the book. It is sold with the understanding that the author and the publisher are not engaged in rendering medical, health, or any other kind of personal professional services in the book. The author and publisher specifically disclaim all responsibility for any liability, loss, or risk—personal or otherwise—which is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of any of the contents of this book. Many of the designations used by manufacturers and sellers to distinguish their products are claimed as trademarks. Where those designations appear in this book and The Experiment was aware of a trademark claim, the designations have been capitalized. The Experiment’s books are available at special discounts when purchased in bulk for premiums and sales promotions as well as for fundraising or educational use. For details, contact us at [email protected]. Library of Congress Control Number: 2010924686 ISBN 978-1-61519-025-6 Cover design by Susi Oberhelman Cover photographs by Cynthia Nelson Author photograph by Jean Jarreau Photo insert food styling and photography by Cynthia Nelson Text design by Pauline Neuwirth, Neuwirth & Associates, Inc. Manufactured in the United States of America First published November 2010 Published simultaneously in Canada 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 To Cecelia, Ricardo, Richie, and Daniel with love CONTENTS Note: indicates that the recipe is pictured in the photo insert. Introduction Some Notes on Caribbean Cooking Glossary of Ingredients Essential Equipment for a Caribbean Kitchen Some Basic Techniques in the Caribbean Kitchen Chapter 1: Condiments and Sauces Wet Seasonings Bajan Seasoning Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Trinidadian Green Seasoning Bajan Pepper Sauce Caribbean Caramel Uncooked Sauces Caribbean Pickle Sauce Chien Green Mango Chutney Trinidadian Coconut Chutney Cucumber Chutney Cooked Sauces Pineapple Barbecue Sauce Onion Gravy Creole Sauce Curry Sauce Chapter 2: Breakfast Dishes Saint Lucian Bakes Cornmeal Bakes Barbadian Muffins Sweet Potato Drop Biscuits Herbed Sada Roti Salt Bread Coconut Orange Pancakes Banana Fritters Pumpkin Fritters Hearts of Palm and Tofu Scramble Ackee Scramble Chapter 3: Appetizers Eggplant and Seaweed Accras Pholourie (Split Pea Fritters) Plantain Balls Spicy Potato Patties Breadfruit Chips Eggplant Choka Féroce dAvocat (Cassava Meal with Avocados and Creole Sauce) Christophenes Farcis (Stuffed Christophenes) Curried Potato Salad Christophene, Carrot, and Green Bean Salad Caribbean Coleslaw Chapter 4: Soups and Stews Soups Caribbean Green Split Pea Soup Creamy Pumpkin Soup Bajan Soup with Dumplings Stews Lentil Stew Bajan “Beef” Stew Curried TVP Stew Chickpea Curry Mixed Bean Stew Fat-Free Black-Eyed Pea Stew Yellow Split Pea Dal Creole Red Bean Stew Chapter 5: Entrées Jerk “Sausages” Everyday Vegan “Ham” Lentil Roast Barbadian Pelau White Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie Vegan “Beef” Patties Lentil Patties Trinidadian Doubles Island Burgers Jug-Jug Vegan Steamed Pudding and Souse Cou-Cou and Tofish Cou-Cou
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