By: Caribbean Pot
October 3, 2025
Ingredient Guide
- Red Kidney Beans: The “peas” in stew peas, soaked to reduce cook time and soften.
- Salted Pigtails: Provide richness, collagen, and deep savory flavor.
- Lime or Lemon: Used to clean the pigtails before boiling.
- Onion and Scallions: Build a flavor base for the broth.
- Garlic: Infuses the stew with warmth.
- Thyme and Bay Leaves: Add herbaceous depth and aroma.
- Scotch Bonnet Pepper: Brings heat and a subtle fruitiness.
- Black Pepper and Allspice Berries: Essential seasoning for balance and warmth.
- Smoked Paprika: Optional, but adds a pleasant smoky undertone.
- Coconut Milk Powder: Makes the broth rich and creamy; substitute with canned coconut milk if needed.
- Flour, Salt, and Brown Sugar: Form the dough for spinners—small dumplings that cook right in the stew.
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