Caribbean Feast

J has been asking for over a month if we could make a Caribbean Feast.  Finally last week she sent me a link to the video she had seen, and we attempted to make a Caribbean Feast.

Keep in mind, the video shows about 4 main dishes, along with fried plantains and roti.  I spent 2 hours cooking, and was able to make the Jerked Lentils, Naan (instead of roti) and the fried plantains.  First of course, I had to make Jerk Seasoning.

In any case, it was delicious.  Let me know if you feel adventurous enough to tackle the whole feast!

Here is how I made the Jerk Lentils, (Rachel Ama's recipe on line did not include directions.)

Jerk Lentils

1/2 large red onion, diced

1 T fresh ginger, grated

3 sprigs of thyme

2 spring onions, coarsely chopped

4 cloves garlic, pressed

1 T maple syrup

1 1/2 T jerk seasoning

1-14 oz can of diced tomatoes

4 c vegetable or chicken stock

1 lb dried green lentils (rinsed and picked through)

Saute onion in olive oil until translucent, then add ginger, garlic, and jerk seasoning and cook for another minute.  Add tomatoes, stock, lentils, maple syrup, green onions and thyme, and season well with salt and pepper.  Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until tender, 30-45 minutes.