Jerk-Spiced Plantain with Julia Bradbury

Jerk-Spiced Plantain, Shallot and Halloumi Recipe with Julia Bradbury

By: Genevieve Taylor

Grilling with Julia Bradbury

We’re grilling-on-the-go with primetime television presenter and the first female President of The Camping and Caravanning Club Julia Bradbury. Julia creates delicious vegetarian kebab from her brand new book “Charred” on a Napoleon TravelQ Pro285. 

Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 min
Yield
6-8
Difficulty
Easy

Jerk-Spiced Plantain, Shallot and Halloumi Recipe with Julia Bradbury

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

2 large

ripe plantain, each cut into 9 slices

2 x 250g (9oz) packs

halloumi, each cut into 9 cubes

3 large

banana shallots, sliced into 1cm thick rings

 

Jerk Spice Paste:

2.5cm

fresh ginger root, finely grated

2 cloves

garlic, crushed

1-2 

Scotch bonnet chilies, finely chopped (remove seeds for less heat)

2 tbsp.

olive oil

1 tbsp.

allspice, ground

1 tbsp.

cinnamon, ground

1 tbsp.

paprika (unsmoked)

few sprigs

fresh thyme, chopped

1 tbsp.

soft brown sugar

salt and freshly ground black pepper

1

lime, cut into wedges

Method

To make the jerk spice paste, put the ginger, garlic, chillies and olive oil into a large mixing bowl and stir together.

Add the allspice, cinnamon, paprika, thyme, sugar, salt and pepper and stir well to mix.

Add the plantain, halloumi and shallots to the spice paste and gently toss together so everything is evenly coated. Thread everything alternately on to the skewers, setting them on a plate as you go. Ideally, set aside for an hour or so to marinate.

Once you are ready to cook, fire up your barbecue ready for direct grilling or preheat a griddle pan on the hob.

Grill the kebabs for a few minutes each side, until the halloumi is crisp and everything is nicely browned.

Sprinkle over the thyme leaves and squeeze over a little lime juice before serving.

Genevieve and Julia Bradbury

Genevieve Taylor and Julia Bradbury

Julia Bradbury

Julia Bradbury

TravelQ™ PRO 285

TravelQ™ PRO 285

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Genevieve Taylor

Live fire and barbecue expert Genevieve Taylor is the author of nine cookery books. Genevieve is on a mission to prove that great BBQ isn’t just about Man vs. Meat.

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Genevieve and Julia Bradbury

Genevieve Taylor and Julia Bradbury

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TravelQ™ PRO 285

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