Skip navigation

Enjoy a taste of the islands with these dishes

Start practicing on the steel drums! Chef Peter Edey from Barbados shares some authentic Caribbean fare. Check out the recipes

  Recipes from TODAY
Find recipes featured on Today
Interactive
8 wines worthy of a fall feast
TODAY's Edward Deitch reveals favorites from around the globe.
Slide show
Image: Chef Rocco DiSpirito
  Appetite for perfection
From Rachael Ray to Rocco DiSpirito, these celebrity chefs know how to turn up the heat in the kitchen.

more photos

TODAY
updated 12:46 a.m. ET July 21, 2006
Summer’s a great time to enjoy the flavors of a Caribbean menu. Barbadian television chef Peter Edey was invited on “Today” to showcase these zesty dishes from his island home. Here are the recipes:

Panseared Molasses Mahi-Mahi Steak on Caribbean Cornmeal Cou Cou
Peter Edey

INGREDIENTS

For the Steak

1 (4-ounce) mahi-mahi steak
1 teaspoon chopped mixed herbs
1 lime
1 ounce Barbados fancy molasses
2 ounces seasoned flour
Salt and pepper to taste
Coconut oil for frying

For the Cou Cou

1pound corn meal
16 ounces cold water
8 ounces okra
16 ounces water
1 teaspoon salt
2 ounces chopped onions
1/2 bulb chopped garlic
2 teaspoons chopped herbs
2 ounces butter

Recipe continues below ↓
advertisement


DIRECTIONS

To make the Mahi-Mahi
Marinate mahi-mahi steak in chopped herbs, lime juice, molasses and salt and pepper for 20 minutes.

Heat coconut oil in frying pan. Lightly coat steaks with seasoned flour, and gently pan-fry for 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.

To make the Cou Cou
Soak cornmeal in cold water for 5 minutes. Combine okra, salt, onions, garlic and herbs in saucepan and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes. Strain off okra and hold. In a thick-bottomed saucepan, over a low flame, add the soaked cornmeal and half of the okra liquid. Stir constantly with a whisk. Add, in stages, the remaining okra liquid. Continue to stir and allow to steam until cornmeal is totally cooked. Add okra and butter, mix well and serve with your favorite sauce.

MANAGE YOUR RECIPES


Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin on Cucumber Pickle
Peter Edey

INGREDIENTS

1 (4-ounce) pork tenderloin
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 lime
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon mixed fresh herbs
2 ounces onions, diced
1 cucumber, sliced thinly
Salt and pepper
Oil for frying

DIRECTIONS

Combine garlic, herbs, mustard and lime juice rub over the pork tenderloin, and marinate for 10 minutes.

Heat oil in pan and cook pork until golden brown; set aside.

In a bowl, place sliced cucumber and marinate with lime juice, salt, pepper and fresh herbs.
Arrange on a plate and nest sliced pork tenderloin in center. Drizzle with liquid of pickled cucumber.

MANAGE YOUR RECIPES


Spiked Banana Mango Tart
Peter Edey

INGREDIENTS

1 medium mango, peeled and sliced
1 firm ripe banana, sliced
1/8 teaspoon Scotch Bonnet pepper, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 ounce white rum
2 ounces mango juice
1 waffle cone
Fresh mint and nutmeg, for garnishing

DIRECTIONS

Heat a thick-bottomed pan and melt butter. Add sugar and cook until golden brown.

Combine mango, banana, scotch bonnet pepper and ginger, and toss with sugar. Add rum, and flame to remove alcohol. Add mango juice (if required).

Serve in waffle cone, garnished with fresh mint and freshly grated nutmeg.

MANAGE YOUR RECIPES


© 2008 MSNBC Interactive