For a lighter but healthy breakfast, opt for cereal with fruit, a hot cup of tea and a croissant, or maybe just an egg.Though we are in the age of lightning speed technology, our bodies still need to slow down and refuel. Here are just some suggestions to start your day right.
Banana Orange Smoothie
1 ripe banana
1 tbsp. honey
1/2 tsp. grated orange rind
1/2 cup orange juice
1 cup whole or soy milk
METHOD
Blend all ingredients at high speed. Serve other ice.
Hominy Porridge
1/2 cup hominy corn
6 cups water
2 cinnamon leaves
1/4 tsp. salt
1/3 cup flour
2 cups coconut milk
1 tsp. grated nutmeg
1/2 cup condensed milk
1/2 cup evaporated milk
METHOD
Soak corn in water overnight. Next day, place corn, the water in which it has been soaked, cinnamon leaves and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Mix the flour into a smooth paste with a little of the coconut milk. Add the rest of the coconut milk to the paste. Pour paste into saucepan. Stir well. Bring porridge back to boiling point. Add nutmeg. Simmer for five minutes. Add condensed and evaporated milk. Cook for five minutes more. Serve hot.
Serves 4.
Source: A Hamper of Recipes
from Jamaica
Fish Steak 'Run Dung'
1 can coconut milk
2 stalks escallion
1 sprig thyme
3-4 whole pimento berries
1 whole hot pepper
2 large plum tomatoes, chopped
6 okras, chopped
1 clove garlic, salt and
pepper to taste
2 cans mackerel steaks in brine
METHOD
1. Empty coconut milk in a pot
2. Add escallion, thyme, pimento, hot pepper, tomatoes, okras and garlic
3. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes or until thickened.
4. Flake mackerel and add. Simmer for a further 2-3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Variation: saltfish or fresh fish fillet can be substituted for mackerel.
Serves 3-4 persons
Recipe: Courtesy: Grace Kitchens
If you prefer a liquid breakfast, try this version of the smoothie. You may also want to add a hard boiled egg and toast.
Ham Pockets
A variation of the traditional pizza with a healthy base of cornmeal topped with tomato paste/ketchup, slivers of sweet pepper, onion, pineapple and bits of ham, chicken or turkey and top
cheddar cheese. This pizza variation will help to fuel your morning.
Breakfast Pockets
Serves: 1-2 persons
1 small pita bread
2 tbsps. vegetable oil
75 ml ham
60 ml sweet pepper
2 tbsps. onion
1 egg
60 ml cheddar cheese
METHOD
1. Cut pita bread in two to form a pocket. Set aside.
2. Prepare seasonings: Chop sweet pepper and onion.
3. Heat oil in a frying pan`4. Dice ham and add to oil with onion and pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
5. Beat egg slightly and add to the mixture stirring frequently until egg sets.
6. Turn off the flame. Add grated cheese, spoon into prepared pita bread. Serve immediately.
Recipe: Courtesy: Grace Kitchens
