Is Dad a bit adventurous? Does he long for a trip to the Islands? Well, you may not have a trip to Jamaica in your budget (We don’t– sorry, dear), but with this recipe, you can help him FEEL like he’s in Jamaica. This great recipe comes from Vegetarians in Paradise, which is a nice website with a lot of interesting recipes.
JAMAICAN SPICE PORTABELLA
Marinade
1 1/2 C. (355 ml) unsweetened pineapple juice
1 3/4 t. salt
1 3/4 t. ground allspice
3/4 t. ground cinnamon
3/4 t. ground nutmeg
1 1/2 t. dried thyme
1/4 + 1/8 t. freshly ground black pepper
1/3 C. (79 ml) fresh ginger, finely minced
3 cloves garlic, pressed
2 to 4 serrano chiles, cut in half, seeded, and finely minced
1/2 C. (118 ml) chopped onions
2 T. extra virgin olive oil
1 T. fresh lime juice
2 T. maple syrup
4 large portabella mushrooms
Combine all the marinade ingredients in a 9″ x 13″ (23 cm x 32.5 cm) shallow pan and stir well.
Cut stems of mushrooms flush with the base so mushrooms will lie flat. Put mushrooms and stems into the marinade, turning to coat evenly. Marinate several hours or overnight, turning several times to flavor evenly.
Remove mushrooms from the marinade, and grill them over hot coals about 5 to 10 minutes, turning frequently and basting with marinade each time you turn them. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
