Kwame Onwuachi | YesChef

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Kwame's Pantry Kwame Onwuachi

Stocks: Chicken, Vegetable & Shrimp Kwame Onwuachi

Pepper Shrimp Kwame Onwuachi

Marinades Kwame Onwuachi

Jamaican Patties with Coco Bread Kwame Onwuachi

Escovitch Fish Kwame Onwuachi

Jamaican Stew Peas Kwame Onwuachi

Brown Stew Chicken & Fried Plantain Kwame Onwuachi

Oxtails with Rice & Peas Kwame Onwuachi

Ackee & Saltfish Kwame Onwuachi

Curried Goat with GBD Potatoes Kwame Onwuachi

Jerk Chicken Kwame Onwuachi

What students are loving

"I love chicken, I will try the Jamaican recipe here in Chile to amaze my family!! Thank you!!"

Susan B.

"Boy, that looks so nice. I want that food and the music and the nice pictures from Jamaica. I enjoyed that and will surely try that."

Amy r.

"I remember from my sub-tropical youth that bananas develop a speckle on them as they ripen, like freckles, but plantains go black in stripes. this dish looks awesome, can't wait to try it :)"

Helen G.

"Thank you for giving us the secrets, in making the base sauces and marinades. such a key element to good cooking."

Helen G.

"I want some of this chicken now! Looks so amazing. Worth all the prep."

Wendy A.

"This was the second recipe I cooked. The marinade was incredible, full of different flavors ( I use it in almost every dish now). I am Spanish and I can say that our food is great, but Jamaican food has been a surprise for me."

Maria N.

"Kwame, you have such a lovely connection with your Mom, it's a pleasure to watch you cook together. Thank you for an amazing recipe, I'm pleased to see you've included the chicken stock recipe in the notes. Clearly, it's key. Can't wait to try this!"

Helen G.

"Well Done , the mom thing is the best you made her day !"

Wendell P.

"Very clear instructions for even a novice to follow along , well done ????"

Sonia A.

"Great pantry intro! Can't wait for upcoming classs and to get my Island Cooking on!"

Robert C.

"A wonderful cooking segment.I love anything that has coconut in it can’t wait to try thisThank you Chef"

Celeste D.

"I made the jerk paste using dark soy sauce. It was a complete game changer. This recipe is delicious and a staple I didn’t know I needed."

Patrice C.

"Awesome class instruction. All of the foundational flavors of Jamaica beautifully demonstrated. Can’t wait to make these! Thanks!"

Vanessa L.

"Excellent story! Made me really want to cook and eat some Jamaican food. That’s next."

Jeff y.

"Such a well done introduction into the life and character of this soulful young Chef. My YesChef journey is off to a great start because of it!"

John A.

"Great simple, summer recipe. Once your pantry is stocked it only takes minutes"

David B.

"I am so happy to see you here! Loved you on Top Chef, loved your book, and loved seeing the footage in Jamaica. "

Nanelle J.

"Looks amazing! What parts of the chicken are used to make stock that gelatinous?"

Marcus R.

"Excellent video and cooking lesson.Very valuable cooking lesson and I look forward to making stocks with newfound confidence. Thank you!"

Reyna R.

"This speaks to my heart. When I was a poor, single mother with two children - it was potatoes, potatoes, potatoes. When you spend time with something - you learn to feel it."

Michelle W.

"I have learned so much about Jamaica's culture and history - I absolutely loved Kwame's introduction! I can't wait to try these dishes. Thank you, thank you, thank you!"

Ebony R.

"Excellent! This class was put together very well! From the beautiful jerk to the heart and friendship of the chefs involved. It profoundly moved me."

David K.

"I always wondered how the smooth texture is achieved...love the process."

Vania S.

"Wow, this has left my mouth watering! I can’t wait to try cooking some Jamaican food."

Shelly S.

"Wow I’m so hungry now! I can’t wait to get cooking after watching this."

Nikki B.

"This lesson was great!! The only thing is that I would love to know how you guys made the marinade. At the grill the marinade added to the pans where nor described how to do it."

Nuno E.

"These stewed beans look similar to the American south I grew up on except the addition of coconut milk, thyme pig tails and spicy scotch bonnet. Great tips! I’ll be making this.Love it!"

Vanessa L.

"I love this class on Jamaican cuisine. I look forward to trying your recipes Chef!"

Celeste D.

"Learned something on the very first class. I never knew about taking the backbone out."

Andy K.

"Hello Iam looking forward to your series. I love how you started your video different parts of Jamaica ( my favorite was Carnation market)"

Lisa P.

"Loved learning and listening to the music on this one. Lecture on stocks priceless. Yes I will be trying to add chicken feet to my next chicken stock loved"

Celeste D.

"Very simple and easy to follow. The flavor is definitely amazing. Can't wait to start the cooking process."

Corrice D.

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Kwame’s lesson plan

1. Kwame's Story

Take a journey to Jamaica with chef Kwame Onwuachi, to discover the roots of his Afro-Caribbean food.

2. Kwame's Pantry

Kwame just landed in Jamaica, and while he’s not yet sure what he’s going to cook, he’s going to stock his pantry with all the essentials: jerk paste, marination, curry powder, and all-purpose seasoning, which he calls “salt on steroids”.

3. Stocks: Chicken, Vegetable & Shrimp

Looking for the secret of how to get your food to taste better than everyone else’s? Kwame will show you how. Learn how to make chicken stock, shrimp stock, and vegetable stock, and you’ll instantly elevate your food.

4. Pepper Shrimp

Pepper shrimp is one of Kwame’s favorite snacks. Growing up in the Bronx, he’d always chow down on the electrifying dish. Learn how to make this easy shrimp recipe, which is preserved in a spicy sauce.

5. Marinades

Jamaican recipes are famous for imparting flavor with an overnight marinades. In this lesson, Kwame shows how to make marinades for three classic dishes: brown stew chicken, oxtails, and curried goat.

6. Jamaican Patties with Coco Bread

Beef patties are Jamaica’s ubiquitous fast food. Kwame teaches how to make the patty pastry dough, the beautifully seasoned beef filling, and delicious pillowy coco bread.

7. Escovitch Fish

Transport yourself to the beach and make Kwame’s favorite fried dish. Rub the freshly-caught snapper with marination and all-purpose seasoning, shallow-fried until the skin crisps, then add Escovitch sauce, a spicy and vinegary pickling liquid.

8. Jamaican Stew Peas

Kwame grew up eating this "pot of wonderful magic liquid" with his father: a stew dish with gungo peas (pigeon peas), red peas (kidney beans), salted meats, and coconut milk. Make a huge pot for the whole family to taste the love!

9. Brown Stew Chicken & Fried Plantain

Learn how to blacken and braise chicken in a rich brown gravy with a hint of spicy Scotch bonnet pepper. Kwame serves it with fried plantains and Calypso aioli, making it a fantastic dish that will be a total crowd pleaser. The essence of Jamaica on a plate.

10. Oxtails with Rice & Peas

Kwame’s mom, Jewel, is in town which calls for a celebratory meal: braised oxtails with coconut rice and pigeon peas. And of course, no family gathering would be complete without a refreshing rum punch cocktail packed with fresh Jamaican fruits.

11. Curried Goat with GBD Potatoes

Master your cooking skills and add flavorful dishes to your repertoire with this delicious curried goat and GBD potatoes recipe, prepared with a tangy green seasoning aioli. Learn how to caramelize, braise, layer flavors, and cook with intention as you taste each step along the way. Enjoy this delicious dish and refine your cooking skills.

12. Jerk Chicken

Jerk, a symphony of flavors, encapsulating the finesse, attention to detail, and all of the nuances of Jamaican cooking. Learn this iconic dish known for its intense depth of smokiness, heat, spice, and flavor. The 3-day cooking process is totally worth it.

13. Ackee & Saltfish

Master Curried Goat & GBD Potatoes with Chef Kwame Onwuachi. Elevate your culinary skills with expert layering, caramelizing & braising techniques.

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