Jamaican Cuisine Basics: The Essential Building Blocks - Would You Eat This? Jamaicans Do—and It’s Amazing

Cowfoot might not look like much—but in Jamaican kitchens, we turn it into something rich, sticky, and full of flavour. In this video, I’m showing you how to take this tough, underrated cut and transform it into a delicious, saucy stew that’s packed with real island vibes. We’ll go through every step—from seasoning and browning, to simmering it low and slow until the collagen breaks down and that sauce turns into pure gold. I’m using homemade jerk seasoning, scotch bonnet, and broad beans to bring this to life. Whether you grew up eating cowfoot or you’re just curious about how Jamaicans do it, this is the one to watch. Serve it up with rice, ground food, or whatever you love most. Trust me…this one is worth the wait. Homemade Jerk Marinade: https://youtu.be/buq4Bbpe-RY Homemade Green Seasoning: https://youtu.be/5NxQTANs2L4 Homemade Browning Sauce: https://youtu.be/mk-z1AktxZI 👇 Drop a comment if you’ve ever had cowfoot, or if you're ready to try it for the first time Main Ingredient: 4 pounds of cowfoot Seasonings & Marinades: Salt Black pepper 2 tablespoons all-purpose seasoning (e.g., Island Spice or similar) 3 tablespoons homemade browning(Consider using less for a lighter stew) ½ cup homemade jerk seasoning (can substitute with green seasoning) 1 cup soy sauce (or "soya" sauce) Aromatics & Add-ins: Garlic (a few cloves chopped + 1 tablespoon chopped later) 2 onions (1 diced, 1 sliced) 1 cup tomato ketchup 1 cup sliced sweet pepper 1 stalk scallion (chopped) Scotch bonnet pepper (sliced, to taste) Fresh thyme Fresh basil (optional, for serving) Legumes: 2 cups broad beans (soaked overnight and pre-cooked) Cooking Liquid: Water (cold, enough to submerge cowfoot) Optional/Serving: Steamed rice with scallion and butter Ground food (yam, banana, boiled dumpling — mentioned as traditional serving options) ========================================================================== 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