Scotch bonnet pepper before using.
Makes about 1½ cups.
SEAFOOD SAUCE
This is one of our favorite sauces to serve with Codfish Fritters.
1 cup ketchup
1 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp onion, finely chopped
¼ tsp fresh thyme, chopped
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp hot pepper sauce
½ tsp fresh garlic, grated
In a bowl, whisk all ingredients together.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Makes about 1¼ cups.
BASIC WHITE SAUCE
We use this classic sauce with many of our fish dishes.
1 ½ cup milk
3 tbsp cornstarch
½ tsp salt
3 tbsp butter
In a bowl, whisk milk and cornstarch until smooth.
In a saucepan over low heat, cook mixture until it thickens, stirring constantly.
Add salt and butter and cook sauce another 8 to 10 minutes.
Makes about 1¼ cups.
Serving Variations:
Prepare sauce as indicated and during the last 5 minutes:
Add 1 small onion, a sprig of fresh thyme, and one stalk escallion, all chopped.
Add 1 small onion, chopped, 1 tsp dried thyme and ½ tsp ground allspice.
Add ½ cup mushrooms and 1 small onion, both chopped, along with 1 tsp white pepper.
Add ¼ cup tomatoes, 2 tbsp tomato sauce, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp dried thyme.
JERK RIB SAUCE
A wonderful, piquant sauce for those juicy ribs!
2 19-oz cans tomato sauce
½ cup water
½ cup brown sugar
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp ground allspice
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated or ½ tsp ground ginger
2 cloves fresh garlic, finely chopped
1 small onion, cut in half
1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp white vinegar
3 tbsp jerk sauce, or more if you like it hotter (THE REAL JERK SAUCE)
2 tbsp plum sauce (optional)
In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients except jerk sauce and bring to a boil.
Lower heat and let simmer for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
Remove pan from heat and let cool for 20 minutes.
Remove chunks of spices and stir in jerk sauce.
Makes about 2 cups.
This sauce can be preserved and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 months. See preserving instructions on (Preparing Sterilized Jars).
A quick and easy variation is to take 1 bottle of your favorite barbecue sauce and stir in 3 tbsp jerk sauce, ½ tsp ground ginger, and ½ tsp ground allspice.
ZIPPY DIPPING SAUCE
This sauce is great with Fried Dumplings (ROTI).
1 cup ketchup
1 tsp white vinegar
1 sprig fresh thyme, chopped
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp hot pepper sauce
¼ tsp ground ginger
¼ cup water
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine all ingredients and let simmer for 10 minutes.
Cool sauce to room temperature before serving.
Makes about 1¼ cups.
LEMON & LIME SAUCE
Golden Fried Chicken (Barbecued Jerk Ribs) and this sauce? Great!
½ cup sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp lime zest
pinch of salt
1 cup water
2 tbsp lemon
