Something amazing
happened last – I tried my first ever Caribbean food! I have been meaning to
try this cuisine since I was at uni where there was a little Caribbean restaurant
about 4 minutes walk from my house. Then again, when I was living at Tooting
Bec, there was a little deli on the walk to Balham that was so close to my
house yet still I never quite made it there either.
excited for my peppered steak! |
So finally, I have
tried Caribbean food....and I love it!
I am not one for
chilli or spice so was a little nervous as I thought I was about to have my
taste buds blown off but this was less horrible spicy and more delicious spice.
The flavours in Caribbean food are the kind where you can tell that they have
used a wonderful combo of spices and marinated it for ages.
so much to choose from! |
For ages my gorgeous
aunt Caz and I have been saying that we’ll go to Jerk City, somewhere her and
her friend go often, so this place comes highly recommended. Not knowing what
to chose, Caz suggested that I go for the peppered steak, rice and peas with
salad. And because I was keen to try more (and I am a fatty), I had to have a side of coleslaw and coco bread. If you haven’t yet had the experience of coleslaw and rice – do it. You’ll thank me. The steak strips were so tender and juicy and the sauce was a rich gravy. Thank god I ordered the side of bread to dip!
coconut + rice + coleslaw = mmmm |
For those of you
that are new to Caribbean food too, turns out that the “peas” in rice and peas,
are not garden green peas or petits pois! They’re kidney beans! The rice is
also cooked with a hint of coconut and considering I am not the biggest fan of
coconut, I love this!
Caz opted for the
classic Goat Curry which I was a little unsure of as she said it’s a bit like
lamb, which I thoroughly cannot stand. Turns out though the dish was good and
the sauce flavoursome! I liked!
my aunt Caz! |
If you are looking
for the real deal on Caribbean cooking, this is your place. Whilst I am not an
expert, my aunt’s friend is, so you have her word! It was also full of
Caribbean diners so you know it’s authentic.
Tucked away from the hecticness of Oxford Street on Wardour Street, this is the kind of place that you have to know to find, which is the kind of place I adore!
loved the art work in there |
the lovely staff at Jerk City |
The atmosphere and ambience
of Jerk City is more of a café than a restaurant, with a simple décor. This is not a pretentious city restaurant and
a relaxed place for sinner with friends. The staff too are absolutely lovely
and even gave me a box to take my leftovers away with!
leftovers to take home! |
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