Why Oxtail Stew deserves more attention

Oxtail Stew rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The rich and coconut-sweet complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using coconut milk correctly takes real skill.

ackee is legally restricted for export when unripe due to toxicity — an unusual national dish ingredient. I encountered it first in a Kingston jerk pit and that context helped me understand it properly. ginger beer is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Oxtail Stew is the dish to start with.