curry powder – Notes From a Messy Kitchen

Jamaica: Curry Chicken

Cooking Time: 50 minutes + 4 hours to marinate

North America

Jamaica

Ah, Jamaica. With the stress of the holidays, I think we could all use some island vibes. I’m not so sure I want to slip into a bikini right now, but don’t worry mon – Whole30 is on the horizon. *Sigh* I am such a cliché. Really though, I had good...

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Barbados: Flying Fish & Cou Cou

North America

Barbados

Flying fish and cou cou is the national dish of Barbados. In fact, Barbados is known as “the land of flying fish” – it’s depicted on coins and in sculptures – but you won’t find it here in the United States. Don’t stress – you can use another mild white...

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Tuvalu: Tuna Coconut Curry

Australia

Tuvalu

Like its neighbor Nauru, prior to embarking on this culinary journey, I had no idea that Tuvalu existed. The small island nation – made up of nine islands formerly known as the Ellice Islands – is located in the South Pacific. There is some variation across the islands, but unsurprisingly,...

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South Africa: Bobotie

Cooking Time: 1 hr

South Africa

I have numerous tales to tell of this dish, mostly of the Messy Kitchen mishaps variety. I’m very fortunate to have a partner on this journey who is willing to procure the provisions required to make it a success (translation: thank you, Courtney, for being my own personal Peapod). However,...

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Democratic Republic of Congo: Ndizi Wa Nazi

Cooking Time: 20

Democratic Republic of Congo

I’m a little anxious about what the title of this post might draw to my blog, but in Swahili “zdizi wa nazi” means quite literally “banana with coconut.” Popular in African and Caribbean cooking, plantains are a member of the banana family, and can either refer more colloquially to any banana that...

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Ingredient: curry powder