Mango Lime Relish Cuba Caribbean Islands Recipes

MANGO LIME RELISH (CUBA -- CARIBBEAN ISLANDS)

Steps:

• Peel mangoes & using a sharp knife, slice the fruit away from the central pit, before dicing the mango fruit, as well as the red & green bell peppers & the onion, then set aside.
• In another bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients, mixing lightly, then adding the diced fruit & vegetables, stirring well to blend.
• Keep covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

LIME PEPPER SEASONING(CAYMAN ISLANDS)

Steps:

• To prepare the dried lemon and lime zest, cut the zest from a lime and a lemon, dry it by placing it on a cookie sheet in a low (150°) oven for 24 hours. Then break it into small pieces and pulverize it in a spice grinder.
• Place the lime and lemon zest, pepper and salt in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle and grind until you have a well-mixed powder.
• Use to season everything from steaks to fish to salads.

MANGO RELISH

Steps:

• Combine the mango, oil, bell pepper, scallions, cilantro, and lime juice in small bowl. Stir to combine. Season to taste with salt, black pepper, and honey. Refrigerate, or serve immediately.

GRILLED RUM-SOAKED SHRIMP (CUBA -- CARIBBEAN)

Steps:

• Clean & trim shrimp & make 1/4-inch-deep incision on the top of each one (the side without the feet) from tail to head, then under cold running water, open the incision & wash away any brownish-black matter (including the thin, dark vein).
• In a large nonreactive) stainless steel or glass bowl, combine lime juice, pineapple juice, rum, cilantro & garlic, then salt & pepper to taste.
• Add shrimp, cover the refrigerate, allowing shrimp to marinate for as least 2 & not more than 3 hours.
• Remove shrimp from the marinade & set the shrimp aside, discarding everything else.
• Run a skewer through each shrimp, skewering it in the tail area & also in the thicker, upper area, fitting 8 shrimp on a 10-inch skewer. IF USING WOODEN SKEWERS, DO NOT LEAVE ANY GAPS BETWEEN THE SHRIMP!
• Place shewered shrimp on the grill over medium-high heat & grill about 3-4 minutes on each side, until the shells turn bright red & the meat is an even, opaque white.
• Remove shrimp from the grill & serve on a bed of Mango Lime Relish, either skewered or not, as you prefer.

MANGO PINEAPPLE RELISH

Steps:

• Prepare jars, lids and bands.
• Combine all ingredients in a large saucepot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Ladle hot relish into prepared jars leaving a 1/4" headspace. Check for
• air bubbles. Process jars in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes. Adjust
• time according to your altitude.

HOT LIME AND MANGO CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in large noncorrosive saucepan and heat, stirring occasionally, over high heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 25-35 minutes.
• Remove chutney from heat and let cool to room temperature. Transfer to serving bowl and refrigerate covered 1 hour.
• Serve cold with roast pork or chicken, curried dishes, or fish. Store covered in refrigerator up to 1 month.