Jamaica

Country Profile

Official name: Jamaica

Population: 2.7 million (UN, 2011)

Capital: Kingston

Area: 10,991 sq km (4,243 sq miles)

Major language: English (official), English patois

Major religion: Christianity

Life expectancy: 71 years (men), 76 years (women) (UN)

Monetary unit: 1 Jamaican dollar = 100 cents

Main exports: Bauxite, alumina, garments, sugar, bananas, rum

GNI per capita: US $4,980 (World Bank, 2011)

[BBC News 2012]

Jerk Chicken & Pineapple Salsa

Tags: Low-fat

Ingredients:

• Chicken leg quarter
• Jerk seasoning (1 tbsp.)
• Pineapple chunks
• Red pepper
• Cucumber
• Onion (small)
• Avocado
• Honey
• Coriander
• Olive oil
• Lime juice
• Coconut powder (1 tbsp.)
• Basmati rice
• Salt & pepper

Method:

1. Make deep slits in chicken, right through to bone and squeeze on lime juice before coating in jerk seasoning.  Marinate overnight in the fridge or for two hours at room temperature.
2. Dice all fruit/vegetables including cucumber, red pepper, onion and avocado and add in the pineapple chunks.  Prepare a light dressing using a teaspoon of honey, a teaspoon of olive oil, salt & pepper and lime juice. Toss salsa in dressing along with a few springs of coriander.
3. Grill chicken on both sides at a high temperature until cooked thoroughly.
4. Boil the rice, adding a little salt and the coconut powder to the water for flavouring.

Music to get you in the mood:

Dj Mummy vs Sean Paul - Nuttin' No Go So (Bubbling Remix)