Oxtail Stew for a dinner party — went down extremely well

I made Oxtail Stew for eight guests who had varying familiarity with the cuisine. Every single person asked for the recipe. The smoky from the jerk pit profile was the main talking point — no one had quite experienced coconut milk used that way before.

ackee is legally restricted for export when unripe due to toxicity — an unusual national dish ingredient. I explained the a Kingston jerk pit context as I served it which helped people appreciate it fully. Red Stripe beer was what I offered alongside and it worked perfectly. Excellent dinner party dish — impressive without being inaccessible.