Jamaican Recipes for a Value-for-Money Budget

Ingredients

• Rice and peas is made with kidney beans, coconut milk, and spices
• Use canned kidney beans instead of dried beans
• Opt for store-brand coconut milk
• You can also use brown rice instead of white rice
• Jamaican beef patties are made with a flaky pastry crust and a spicy beef filling
• Use ground beef instead of steak
• Make your own pastry crust instead of buying pre-made crusts
• You can also freeze any leftover patties for a quick and easy meal later on
• Jamaican jerk chicken is made with chicken thighs, jerk seasoning, and coconut milk
• Use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts as they're often cheaper and more flavorful
• Make your own jerk seasoning instead of buying pre-made seasoning blends
• Jamaican curry chicken is made with chicken thighs, curry powder, and coconut milk
• Use store-brand curry powder and canned coconut milk instead of fresh coconut milk
• Jamaican fried dumplings are a simple and delicious side dish that's perfect for soaking up sauces and gravies
• Use all-purpose flour instead of self-rising flour
• Fry the dumplings in vegetable oil instead of coconut oil