This amazing Ital Stew recipe is my version of the popular traditional Jamaican Rastafarian dish. Potatoes, carrots, and cabbage are simmered in coconut milk, aromatic spices, and herbs!
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What Is Ital Stew?
Ital Stew is a Jamaican dish from the Rastafarian movement, traditionally. this stew doesn’t contain meat or processed foods. It is made from vegetables, herbs, aromatic spices cooked in coconut milk
Ital Stew reminds me of my Jamaican Vegan Rundown and Jackfruit Stew
How To Make Ital Stew?
As I mentioned before this Ital Stew Recipe is my version. The traditional Jamaican version is cooked with tropical root vegetables such as yam and taro (I don’t have any on hand so I substitute with potatoes). It shouldn’t be cooked with iodized salt but I added some Bragg’s Liquid Aminos and sea salt.
Honestly, I love salt and have tried to wean myself off but have failed numerous times. Feel free to omit salt and Bragg’s Liquid Aminos. I also added Butler’s Soy Curls that are made from whole non-GMO soybeans.
Finally, the Ital Stew recipe would call for only local seasonings but I included tomato paste, marjoram, rosemary, and Italian seasoning for a boost of flavor. I just can’t help myself.
The results were simply mind-blowing, I couldn’t get enough of this stew! My hubby enjoyed his so much and told me to call it Ital stew. I told him I had already planned to call it just that! He said it was spot on.
If you have never had Ital stew this is a must-try, it is delicious served alone or over steamed rice.
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Categories
- Categories: Gluten-Free, Vegan
- Course: Entrée
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
(Per 100g)- Energy: 308 kcal / 1287 kJ
- Fat: 17 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Carbs: 35 g
Cook Time
- Preparation: 20 min
- Cooking: 35 min
- Ready in: 55 min
- For: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 6 dried allspice berries
- 1/4 cup Bragg's liquid aminos
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
- 2 medium carrots, cut into coins
- 1/2 medium green cabbage, chopped
- 1 can coconut milk
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup Soy Curls™
- salt, to taste, (I used 1/2 teaspoon)
- Pinch of Cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large Dutch pot on medium-high heat. Add onions and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
- Add garlic, green onions, celery, thyme, rosemary, marjoram, Italian seasoning, allspice berries and cook stirring frequently for another minute or until fragrant.
- Stir in Bragg's liquid aminos, tomato paste, potatoes, carrots, cabbage and coat with seasonings. Cook for about a minute, stirring frequently.
- Add coconut milk and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer.
- Cook for 30 minutes or until stew is thick, adding Soy Curls™ halfway.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Notes
Hi I’m not bothers about gluten free but like your cooking ital stew green bananas do u cook salt fish ?must admit I love curry goat am from UK
Hi Leonard nice to meet you, I lived in Leicester, so I love UK culture. I don’t eat salt fish, I haven’t had any for almost 24 years. I use seaweed and heart of palms to replicate taste and texture depending on the dish and i don’t miss salt fish, blessings!
Do you hydrate the soy curls before adding?
Monica, don’t hydrate before adding
Thanks for this delicious stew.
Potatoes are packed with protein. Great substitution.
Sooo good
Thank you Louis, I’m so happy you enjoyed it.
Enrahamian, I appreciate your opinion. Hopefully, you can make it Ital to suit your taste, I’m guilty because I made it suit mine. After all, I’m Jamaican born, now living in Florida but not a Rastafarian.
Made this last week and it was so easy to make and delicious into the bargain, will definitely be making again
David, I’m so happy you enjoyed it. Thank you very much for sharing your feedback.
Can’t wait to try this – soy curls are on the way!
Awesome Ann, I hope you enjoy!
Hell yeah! :)
Curious what could be used as a sub for the soy curls? Would love to try this but can’t find them anywhere in my area. Thanks!
Suzanne, you could try substitute with any white beans, chickpeas, or my marinated tofu recipe. add it at the end.
This is delicious.
Thank you Judith, it is :)