![]() ![]() I like to use a combination of carbohydrate loaded vegetables in my stew and omit the use of pulse/beans. This stew is delicious just like my Curry Jackfruit Run Down You name it and you can make your ital stew according to your vegetarian taste buds. The great thing about this Jamaican ital stew is that you can include an abundance of vegetables carrots, pumpkin, sweet potato, breadfruit, dasheen (taro/eddoe), cocoyam, yam (name), cassava (yuca), plantain (plantano), cho cho (christophine/chayote) okra. Here is a good link to refer to of how make your own coconut milk from a fresh coconut. On the other hand, some Rasta's choose to relax a little by using kosher salt, sea salt or pink salt (one that is minimally processed).Īlso, the use of freshly squeezed coconut milk is best to compliment the natural/aspect of the recipe too. Salt is debatable, strict Rasta's will not use salt and instead overcompensate with additional herbs. but meat/poultry would be culturally offensive so I would advise against doing so. You can of course include pulse or beans in this recipe i.e. Although some Rasta's consume small fish under 12 inches, other types of flesh i.e pork, chicken, beef is prohibited. There is absolutely no meat included in ital stew is it strictly vegan. The dish is made with root vegetables, herbs, spices and then simmered down in coconut milk. In short ital stew is a one pot plant based dish which derives from the Jamaican Rastafarian movement. The type of stew that you turn to on a cold, winter's day or if you need something to "hold you" as Jamaicans would say (meaning to give you that extra boost). It is delicious, filling and definitely good for the soul without a doubt. ![]() This is not so much a recipe as an approach, but still worthy to share with you.I'm so excited to share this Jamaican dish with you all called ital stew. You can further amp it up by adding in some roasted potatoes. Roasted Okra and Eggplant is super easy and makes a wonderful side dish. And, if along the way, friendships are formed and the prepared dish still resembles the freshly picked crop, life feels right, balanced and good. It’s an understanding of the commitment that begins at planting of the first seed and ends at the passion to transform the harvest into something delicious and life giving. I used fresh thyme from my garden, but I could see a bit of sage or rosemary making its way into this dish too.Įverything about this story encapsulates my viewpoint about food. I followed their cutting and roasting instructions, and to my surprise the last of the summer vegetables created a delicious dish seemingly more Autumn. I left with a fond memory of the time they took with me, even though they were anxious to pack up and go. However, I insisted to pay (which was mere pennies) and bought baby eggplant and some cherry tomatoes. They were so committed to me wanting to experience okra in a good way, I was offered to take some home to try at no charge. ![]() They sweetly assured me that if I cut it according to their directions and roasted it with some baby eggplant and maybe even some cherry tomatoes, I would be able to see okra in a different light. Everyone knows about the potential slime inside. I don’t know this vegetable very well and my experiences were never good ones. One look at the way they carefully arranged their table with burlap decorations and food in pretty baskets, I knew they were special folks, and I would have to purchase more than kale.īut, okra, please not okra. There is something that reaches my soul when I can talk to the person who was responsible for my food from the seed to the money exchange and they want me to love what they have grown as much as they do. They were looking for their last customer to take it as it was 7:00 p.m. It was a moment of good fate for both of us, as I was looking for fresh, local kale and they had just picked it that morning. I love Whole Foods for allowing various farmers to bring their products and set up a stand outside in front of the store. I stumbled upon a beautiful market stand in front of the Franklin Whole Foods on Sunday night. This is a story about chance meetings and Roasted Okra, Eggplant and Tomatoes. ![]()
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