I plan on having Jamaican jerk chicken with sweet potato mash but I
can't decide which vegetables to have, or that would go, with it.

What would you guys suggest?

Corey Richardson wrote:
> I plan on having Jamaican jerk chicken with sweet potato mash but I
> can't decide which vegetables to have, or that would go, with it.
>
> What would you guys suggest?

If you're already doing a sweet potato mash, why not use a green veggie? 
I'd think beans?

kili

On Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:24:31 -0400, "kilikini"
 wrote:

>Corey Richardson wrote:
>> I plan on having Jamaican jerk chicken with sweet potato mash but I
>> can't decide which vegetables to have, or that would go, with it.
>>
>> What would you guys suggest?
>
>If you're already doing a sweet potato mash, why not use a green veggie? 
>I'd think beans?
>
>kili 

I was thinking maybe green beans? What's a traditional Jamaican
vegetable?

"Corey Richardson"  wrote in message 
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> On Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:24:31 -0400, "kilikini"
>  wrote:
>
>>Corey Richardson wrote:
>>> I plan on having Jamaican jerk chicken with sweet potato mash but I
>>> can't decide which vegetables to have, or that would go, with it.
>>>
>>> What would you guys suggest?
>>
>>If you're already doing a sweet potato mash, why not use a green veggie?
>>I'd think beans?
>>
>>kili
>
> I was thinking maybe green beans? What's a traditional Jamaican
> vegetable?

Akee, also spelled Ackee.

On Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:38:25 GMT, "Graham"  wrote:

>
>"Corey Richardson"  wrote in message 
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>> On Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:24:31 -0400, "kilikini"
>>  wrote:
>>
>>>Corey Richardson wrote:
>>>> I plan on having Jamaican jerk chicken with sweet potato mash but I
>>>> can't decide which vegetables to have, or that would go, with it.
>>>>
>>>> What would you guys suggest?
>>>
>>>If you're already doing a sweet potato mash, why not use a green veggie?
>>>I'd think beans?
>>>
>>>kili
>>
>> I was thinking maybe green beans? What's a traditional Jamaican
>> vegetable?
>
>Akee, also spelled Ackee.

Thanks. You never know, I *may* just about be able to buy that close by!

"Corey Richardson"  wrote in message 
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>I plan on having Jamaican jerk chicken with sweet potato mash but I
> can't decide which vegetables to have, or that would go, with it.
>
> What would you guys suggest?


How about a slaw with jicama and apples?
Beth
(BTW made this last night, but made sweet potato pancakes with grated sweet 
potatoes, jerk chicken thighs, dressed with some chutney, sour cream, and a 
little cilantro...yum!)
>

Corey Richardson wrote:

> I plan on having Jamaican jerk chicken with sweet potato mash but I
> can't decide which vegetables to have, or that would go, with it.
> 
> What would you guys suggest?
> 
OK. Being something of a newbie to cooking, just what is a chicken jerk 
and what makes it a jerk?

Dave

On Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:02:37 +0100, Dave 
wrote:

>Corey Richardson wrote:
>
>> I plan on having Jamaican jerk chicken with sweet potato mash but I
>> can't decide which vegetables to have, or that would go, with it.
>> 
>> What would you guys suggest?
>> 
>OK. Being something of a newbie to cooking, just what is a chicken jerk 
>and what makes it a jerk?

"Jerk" is a type of spicy Jamaican seasoning that can be used with many
meats, not just chicken.

Here's a recipe for it that sort of explains it's contents, if that'd be
helpful?


 	Jerk seasoning

Ingredients
1 bunch fresh thyme, leaves only
2 cinnamon sticks, roughly crushed
2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
1 tsp coriander seeds, crushed
2 tbsp black peppercorns, crushed
1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
3 tsp allspice, crushed
6 garlic cloves
4 Scotch Bonnet chillies, seeds removed
2 tsp chopped fresh ginger
2 limes, zest of 1 lime, juice of 2
140ml/¼ pint olive oil

Method
1. Place all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend
to make a smooth paste.
2. Use the paste as a seasoning for chicken, pork or fish. It will keep
for two weeks if covered and refrigerated.

Corey Richardson wrote:
> 
> On Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:24:31 -0400, "kilikini"
>  wrote:
> 
> >Corey Richardson wrote:
> >> I plan on having Jamaican jerk chicken with sweet potato mash but I
> >> can't decide which vegetables to have, or that would go, with it.
> >>
> >> What would you guys suggest?
> >
> >If you're already doing a sweet potato mash, why not use a green veggie?
> >I'd think beans?
> >
> >kili
> 
> I was thinking maybe green beans? What's a traditional Jamaican
> vegetable?


Callaloo and other similar leafy greens; easily available in most UK
cities (London at least LOL). Peas and rice. Ackee. Plantains. Festival.

Corey Richardson wrote:
> I plan on having Jamaican jerk chicken with sweet potato mash but I
> can't decide which vegetables to have, or that would go, with it.
> 
> What would you guys suggest?
> 

I'd have sauteed greens with that.

Serene

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