From alanhowe@med.unc.edu Wed Jun 10 11:03:39 1998 Date: 9 Jun 1998 19:34:46 -0600 From: "Alan K. Howe" Newsgroups: rec.food.recipes Subject: Jerk Chicken Roll-ups w/Mango-Pineapple-Habanero Chutney Followup-To: rec.food.recipes I made this for our recent Island-theme Laboratory-warming party, and it was a huge hit. Jerk Chicken Roll-ups w/Mango-Pineapple-Habanero Chutney For the Roll-Ups: 1 cup coarsely chopped white onion 3-4 (~1/3c) chopped green onion (including the green parts) 1 tbsp ground allspice 1 tbsp dried thyme leaves 2 tsp chopped fresh sage (optional) 1/2 tsp ea. ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and coriander 1/4 c ea. white wine vinegar and soy sauce 1 tbsp olive oil Juice of one lime 1-3 Chili peppers (I used 2 habaneros, but it works well with the more mild chilis like jalapenos, too) 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper salt to taste 4 boneless chicken breast halfs, sliced into 3/4" strips 2 cans black beans, not drained 2 tsp ground cumin Cooked white rice (aim for sticky, rather than fluffy) Large (at least 10-inch) flour tortillas For the Chutney: 1 large, ripe mango 1 cup fresh pineapple, cubed 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped 3-4 chili peppers (again, I used habaneros, but jalapenos work) Marinate the Jerk Chicken - Blend the onions, spices, and liquids, and chilis in a food processor or blender until an even, thick paste consistency (a 'slather') is reached. Salt to taste. In a large bowl, cover the sliced chicken breasts with the paste and mix to evenly coat the meat. Cover with cellophane wrap and refrigerate at least 8 hours, preferably 24. Make the Chutney - Peel the mango and remove the flesh from the large pit. Try to get at least 1 cup of flesh. Cube. Combine the cubed mango with the rest of the ingredients in a food processor and blend on high until smooth. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Cook the Jerk Chicken and Assemble Roll-ups - Preheat the broiler. Set the jerk by searing the meat in a non-stick saute pan over high heat, 30-45 seconds per side. Place the seared strips on a foil-lined cookie sheet or large broiler pan and broil, turning once, for 8-10 minutes or until browned and cooked through. Let cool, then chop coarsely. Puree the black beans with the cumin in a blender or food processor. Heat the puree in a sauce pan over medium-low heat until warmed through. Let cool to room temperature (should be a thick, spreadable paste). Place 5-6 tortillas between two damp paper towels and heat in microwave for 30-45 seconds (or warm them in the oven, I guess). To assemble, spread 1-2 tbsp of the black bean paste over a tortilla, leaving a 3/4-inch border around the edge. Spread 2-3 tbsp of rice over the bean paste, and add about half a breasts' worth of the chopped jerk chicken (3-4 strips). Fold the sides over and roll the bottom up (directions usually can be found on the tortilla package). Secure with toothpick(s). Serve 2 for dinner portions, 1 sliced in half for lunch, or sliced in 4 for appetizers, with the chutney on the side for dipping. Alan K. Howe, Ph.D. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center -- ~~Rec.food.recipes is moderated; only recipes and recipe requests are accepted for posting. Please read the FAQ posted on Mondays. Recipes/requests go to recipes@rt66.com; questions/comments to tfdpress@acpub.duke.edu. Please allow several days for your submission to appear.