Jamaican Cuisine Basics: The Essential Building Blocks - How To Make Busta Candy: The Jaw Breaking Jamaican Sweet

Discover the secret behind Jamaica’s iconic Busta Candy, also known as "Buss Mi Jaw," "Stagga Back," or even "Monkey Iron." This jaw-breaking sweet treat is tough, flavorful, and steeped in Jamaican history! 🌴 In this video, I’ll show you exactly how to make authentic Busta Candy, from crafting the perfect blend of brown sugar, coconut milk, and molasses to achieving its shiny, smooth texture. Plus, learn why this hard candy is named after Jamaica’s first Prime Minister, Sir Alexander Bustamante, and how invert sugars like molasses and lime juice create its signature toughness and rich flavor. You’ll also see tips for perfecting your candy-making skills, like preventing sugar crystallization, achieving the ideal candy stage, and mastering the art of wrapping your Busta just like it’s done in Jamaica. If you’re a fan of traditional Jamaican sweets or just love a good jaw workout, this is the video for you! Let me know in the comments what YOU call this candy in your area. 🍬 Ingredients for Busta Candy: 4 cups brown sugar 1 cup coconut milk 3 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons grated ginger (or more for extra spice) 1 teaspoon salt ¼ cup molasses 1 ½ cups grated dry coconut ½ teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder 1 tablespoon vanilla ========================================================================== Want to give a little extra support? https://www.Patreon.com/feedandteach ========================================================================== Feed & Teach on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=9sq3f4981y63&utm_content=ncgi0b7 Feed & Teach on Telegram: t.me/rastabwoy876 Feed & Teach TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@Feed.and.Teach Feed and Teach on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090721556045&mibextid=ZbWKwL ========================================================================== Swingin’ by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US ========================================================================== Please note that some of the links in my videos and video descriptions are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This means that if you click on one of these links and make a purchase on Amazon, I may earn a commission. The commission helps support my channel and allows me to continue creating valuable content. Thank you for using these links! Amazon.com https://amzn.to/3LZy0vf Vitamix 5200 Blender, Professional-Grade, Container, Self-Cleaning https://amzn.to/41Fwap3 The Camera I Use Sony Alpha ZV-E10 Interchangeable Lens Mirrorless Vlog Camera Kit - Black https://amzn.to/46AkMM9 Induction Cooktop https://amzn.to/3Pwz4qt Stainless Steel Digital Kitchen Scale with LCD Display, Batteries Included https://amzn.to/40aRVLP Ravioli Cutter Wheel,Pastry Wheel Cutter with Long Wooden Handle https://amzn.to/3KbTJ1F Wilton Perfect Results Premium Non-Stick Bakeware Pizza Pan for Oven, 14-Inch Steel Pan https://amzn.to/3TJalAZ