ESSIE'S SAUCE RECIPES

Steps:

• Mix all the above ingredients together.
• Quantity of vinegar may be adjusted to attain desired consistency.
• Let stand in refrigerator overnight so flavors can blend.
• Stir before use, and refrigerate when not in use.
• Especially good marinade for steaks and pork chops.

Steps:

• <strong>Preparation for Mackerel</strong> <ol> <li>Clean Mackerel thoroughly and lightly salt and pepper.</li> <li>Gently marinate with a tablespoon of EssieSpice Coco-For-Garlic sauce.</li> <li>Then place on a tray to be put in the oven for 15 minutes on each side at 350 degrees.</li> </ol> <strong>Preparation for Stew</strong> <ol> <li>Heat palm oil in a large, deep cooking pot at medium heat.</li> <li>Add onions, ginger, garlic, shallots, and habanero/Scotch Bonnet.</li> <li>Cook until onions are soft and translucent.</li> <li>Add crabs and shrimp and then add EssieSpice Sauces and salt.</li> <li>Allow to cook for 5 minutes and remove the shrimp only and set aside.</li> <li>Add 1/3 cup tomato sauce and freshly diced tomatoes. Allow to steam for 5 minutes.</li> <li>Add the smoked turkey and Okra and stir everything together and allow to cook for another 10 minutes.</li> <li>Add the shrimp and mackerel from earlier and stir it all together.</li> <li>Allow to cook finally for 5 more minutes and serve with Banku</li> </ol> <strong>Banku</strong> <ol> <li>Take 11/2 cups of Banku Flour and mix it with 11/2 cups of water. Mix until even with no clumps.</li> <li>Transfer to a deep saucepan on medium heat and continue stirring, it'll start to clump up like grits. Stir continuously until smooth.</li> <li>You can add water intermittently if the paste is too dry or thick and stir again.</li> <li>Serve with Seafood Okra Soup.</li> </ol>