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TROPICAL FLAVOUR STATION S E A S O N ’ S E AT I N G S DEPUTY FOOD EDITOR, GAIL DAMON, SHARES HER SECRETS TO ADDING FLAVOUR AND PACKING A PUNCH PINE PAIRINGS Pineapples love other tropical fruits and add sweetness to salsas and baked dishes, whether sweet or savoury. THEY ALSO LOVE Ginger: Adds a spicy zing. Use freshly grated with pineapple in salsas or juices. Chilli: Red or green for a sweet-and-spicy combo. Salt: A sprinkle cuts the sweetness a bit. JERK CHICKEN AND PINEAPPLE TRAYBAKE A four-step recipe ideal for a quick weeknight dinner. The magic is all in the spice rub and roasted pineapple. 6-8 chicken thighs and drumsticks 2 red onions, quartered 1 pineapple, peeled and cut into chunks Olive or canola oil, for coating Mango sambal (see opposite) and flatbreads, for serving Jerk spice rub: 4-6 sprigs fresh thyme 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp (15ml) each cayenne pepper and smoked paprika Handful parsley, chopped Salt and milled pepper 1 tsp (5ml) each ground allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg and chilli flakes 1 Tbsp (15ml) brown sugar Juice (60ml) and grated peel of 2 limes + extra wedges for serving GOING COCONUTS Coconuts are a great addition to curries, and used toasted in sambals and salads. THEY ALSO LOVE Cumin: Ground or toasted whole. Coriander: Toasted seeds or fresh leaves. Lemongrass: Adds aromatic citrus notes. SERVES 4- 6 MAGIC WITH MANGO Pairs well with fresh flavours and bold spices, citrus and other tropical fruit. Similar to chutney, adding fresh mango to curry or rice dishes gives a sweet finish. THEY ALSO LOVE Lime: Adds zesty, citrus notes. Cardamom: Toasted and used with mango in savoury and sweet dishes. Coriander: Fresh leaves chopped with mango in a salsa or salad. 12 | Fresh Living – Spring 2021 11-Seasons Eatings COR 2.indd 12 Preheat oven to 180°C. Place chicken, onion and pineapple in a deep baking dish. Cover with oil (use your hands) so that it’s well coated. Combine spice rub ingredients and coat chicken. Bake for 30-40 minutes until chicken is cooked. Serve with mango sambal, flatbreads and lime wedges. pnpfreshliving.com 2021/08/20 13:46