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“Hamanasi Braised Jerk Lamb Chops Recipe”

by hamanasi on May 10, 2013

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Another one of our guest favorite meat dish is our Braised Jerk Lamb Chops. 

Hamanasi’s Jerk Braised Lamb Chops

Lamb Chops 5 lbs. trim fat Salt

2 Tbsp. Cayenne Pepper

¼ tsp. Garlic Powder

2 Tbsp. Jerk Seasoning

3 Tbsp. Tomato Sauce

½ cup Canola Oil to coat pot

Water three times amount to cover lamb

• Season lamb with salt, cayenne pepper, jerk seasoning and garlic powder right before putting them in the very hot deep pot coated with on the inside with canola oil.

• Once lamb caramelizes on both sides cover with water, add in tomato sauce and cover. Cook for at least a minimum of 2 hours or until liquid reduces exposing half of the lamb and make sure lamb is tender. Add more water if needed.

• Check flavor and add in more salt if needed.

• In a small frying pan add in 5 tbsp of butter and equal parts flour to make a roux which you will use to thicken the lamb gravy.

• Remove the lamb from the gravy then add in the roux piece by piece to thicken the gravy to the consistency you prefer.

• Place the lamb back in the gravy once the consistency is to your choice.

• Serve with your choice of sides,   Happy cookings from the Hamanasi kitchen!

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“Hamanasi’s Chicken Fajita Burrito”

by hamanasi on January 31, 2013

Here is another one of our tasty and mouth watering lunch recipes – Hamanasi’s Chicken Fajita Burrito

Ingredients:

  • Vegetable Oil                           1 Tbsp.
  • Chicken Breast                       strips 1
  • Sweet Pepper                          strips ¼ c.
  • White Onion                           strips ¼ c.
  • Salt & Black Pepper               to taste

Method:

In hot frying pan add in your vegetable oil and all other ingredients, sauté until caramelized.

Build:

  • Flour Tortilla, room temperature          1 ea.
  • Pureed Beans, seasoned, hot                  1 pot spoon
  • White Rice, hot                                          1 pot spoon
  • Chicken/Vegetable Mixture
  • Cheddar Cheese (optional)

Place flour tortilla on clean cutting board, spread your beans, followed by rice, sautéed chicken/vegetable mixture topped with cheese, roll close and place in a hot oven for 3 minutes on stainless steel pan or in a microwave oven for 1 minute or until hot to the touch.

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“Hamanasi Takes Home The Taste of Belize Cake Decorator & Master Chef 2012 Awards”

December 14, 2012

December 1st was a big night for Hamanasi as 3 of our staff members competed in the Belize Tourism Board’s “Taste of Belize” event held in the Cayo District. This competition determines the best chef, cake decorator and bartender in Belize. Hamanasi’s chefs took home 2 of the coveted prizes and our bartender came in [...]

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Guest Favorite Recipe – Hamanasi’s Peanut Butter Cookies”

December 2, 2012

Hamanasi Peanut Butter Cookies  2 tsp.                              Vanilla Extract 1 c                                    Peanut Butter; creamy 3                                      Eggs 1 c                                   Butter; softened 1 1/4 c                           Granulated Sugar 1 1/4 c                          Dark brown sugar 1/4 tsp.                        Salt 1/2 tsp.                        Baking Soda 2 c                                Purity Flour Method: Preheat oven to 300 degrees In a medium bowl, combine flour, [...]

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“Hamanasi’s Napolean Shrimp Salad”

April 1, 2012

Hamanasi’s Napolean Shrimp Salad Ingredients: Shrimps~10 Sautéed (seasoned w/salt & pepper) Romaine Lettuce~1/3 small chop Flour Tortilla~ 1, cut in quarters and fried Ranch Dressing~as desired Cucumbers, medium~¼, small dice Tomato, medium~ 1/3 wedge, small dice Method: Place 1 tsp. of dressing in center of plate. Place one ¼ of the fried flour tortilla on top of [...]

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“Hamanasi Chimichanga”

February 5, 2012

Are you ready for another one of our delicious recipes? The Chimichanga is among our guest favorite desserts. Let us know which one was your favorite! Hamanasi’s Chimichanga Ingredients:              For 1 filled Chimichanga Flour Tortilla Flour Tortilla                 1, large Bananas, large              3, peeled and sliced medium thick Almonds, sliced            2 Tbsp. Brown Sugar                  ½ [...]

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“2011 Christmas Eve Cookie Buffet”

December 25, 2011

The traditional Hamanasi Cookie Buffet was a slam with guest sating their sweet pallets with the popular Ginger Bread Men, Almond Bars, Peanut Butter Blossoms, Pineapple Filled Cut-outs, Sugar Cookies, Lime Drop Cookies, Chocolate Chews and last but not least our Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies.   To quench their thirst we had Shiraz Punch and the [...]

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“Dis Da Fi We” Doughnuts

August 24, 2010

“ Dis da fi we” DONUTS hot off the Hamanasi oven by Chef Sheridan.  Try our “Family” recipe below: Quick Rise Yeast                                            5 tsp. Warm Water                                                      ½ cup All Purpose Flour                                          6 cups Cinnamon Powder                                       ¼ tsp. Low Fat Milk(lukewarm)                        1 ½ cups Light Brown [...]

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Hamanasi Resort Father’s Day Dinner Menu 2010

June 19, 2010

Happy Father’s Day! Sunday, June 20th 2010 Appetizers Pan Cubano (Cuban style bread) Black Bean Soup Chilled Lobster Salad with Habanero Aioli Fish Cakes with Fresh Lime Cocktail Sauce Entrees Green Plantain Tapas Fried mashed green plantain topped with diced vegetables and fetta cheese, served with a black bean & sweet corn chutney. Braised Pork [...]

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Fresh-Baked Hamanasi!

April 7, 2010

For those of you who have visited Hamanasi, you know how wonderful our freshly baked home-made goodies are!  From the Banana Bread to the Ginger Cookies to the Chocolate Lava Cake, Camille keeps everyone’s mouth watering and stomachs satisfied! Thank you Camille!

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