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Culinary delights in the west

Published:Thursday | June 17, 2010 | 12:00 AM
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Swan, Trudy Ann Maitland.
Banana Cashew New Bread, Sheryl Gayle (gold).
Mackarel Run Down Breadfruit Head, Stacey-Ann Ottey Clarke (gold).
Rum Rolls, Fitzroy McKenzie (gold). - Contributed photos
Western Festival of foods, JCDC - Ackee Pudding, Veneisa Tomlinson (gold).
Baby Boot, Calmin Lawrence (gold).
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The third staging of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Regional Festival of Foods Showcase was held on Thursday, May 20, at the Sean Lavery Faith Hall in Savanna-la-Mar. Over 200 entries were submitted with more than 50 winning gold.

The staging of the final leg of the Festival of Foods, scheduled for Kingston, was postponed and will be announced soon.

The highlights of the Western Showcase:


  • Ackee Pudding

1 cup cooked ackee (mashed)

2/3 cup flour

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 cup coconut milk

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp vanilla

1/4 cup raisin

1 egg

1/2 cup wine

Method

1. Dissolve sugar in milk and add spices and flavourings.

2. Add flour to ackee and mix.

3. Add raisins and pour into greased mould pan.

4. Bake at 300F until skewer comes out clean.

5. Decorate with cherry and lime leaf and serve with rum sauce.


  • Rum Sauce

3/4 cup sugar

1/3 cup rum

1 tbs cornstarch

1/2 tsp lime juice

2/3 cups water

1 tbs butter

Method

1. Combine the first four ingredients in a sauce pan.

2. Bring to boil over medium flame.

3. Cool for one minute, stirring constantly.

4. Add lemon juice and butter until butter melts.

Serve warm over pudding.


  • Rum Balls

2lb cake crumbs

1 cup white rum

1/2 cup cocoa powder

Method

1. Mix all ingredients until combined and smooth.

2. Roll into balls of desired size.