This isn't super duper spicy, so could be a winner for the whole family. You can also make kabobs with this. I got this from a caribbean cooking class I took 7 or 8 years ago. Serve with fried plantains and rice and beans or a salad.
marinade for 1 1/2 to 2lb london broil ( can also use flank steak, chicken breast, shrimp)
4 scallions chopped (mostly white part)
4 garlic cloves chopped
1 scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and minced ( I usually wear gloves when I do this, because I'm a wimp)
1 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
5 crumbled bay leaves
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons salt ( you can use less if you want)
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 tablespoons soy sauce
blend everything in a food processor or blender until it's a smooth paste. Place your meat and veggies (if doing kabobs, etc) in plastic bags and add marinade ( I usually separate the veggies into another bag and portion out the marinade accordingly). Marinate in the fridge for 4 hrs or up to overnight.
Grill
Fried Plantains (fun to make!!)
4 large green plantains
oil for frying ( I sometimes use olive oil--- you don't need a huge amount, just enough to cover the chunks)
salt (you can use table salt or kosher)
Peel plantains and cut into 1 inch slices ( chunks) . Heat the oil at medium low heat. When ready, fry the slices until they're golden, turning a few times. Take the slices out of the skillet and.... flatten on a wooden cutting board with the skin of the plantain until it looks sort of smashed and chip- like. Add to the skillet again and fry until lightly brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels and season with salt. I eat them plain, but you can serve them with hot sauce or tomato sauce as well.
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