Jakes Keawe Smoked Chicken Halves Served With Jakes Smoked Pineapple Mango Salsa Recipes

GRILLED SALMON WITH A PINEAPPLE, MANGO AND STRAWBERRY SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium.
• Brush both sides of the salmon with the olive oil. Season the salmon on both sides with the Essence, salt and pepper. Place the fish on the grill, skin side down and cook for about 3 minutes then turn the fish 45 degrees and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Turn the fish over and cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until cooked through to the desired degree of doneness.
• Remove the fish from the grill and serve with the fruit salsa spooned over the fish. Serve immediately.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
• In a medium non-reactive bowl, combine all of the ingredients and stir to blend. Cover with plastic wrap and allow the salsa to macerate for 20 to 30 minutes before serving.

BOB MARLEY'S REGGAE: JERK MARINATED CHICKEN BREAST SKEWERS, CHARGRILLED AND SERVED WITH CREAMY CUCUMBER DIPPING SAUCE AND YUCCA FRIES

Steps:

• For the marinade: mix together onion, scallion, thyme, salt, sugar, allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, hot pepper, black pepper, soy sauce, oil and vinegar. These ingredients can also be combined in a food processor. Preheat the fryer. Skewer 2 1/2 ounces of chicken onto each skewer. Place the skewers in a shallow baking dish and cover with the marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator overnight. Place the skewers onto a hot grill and grill until done, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Place the Yucca fries in the fryer and fry the fries until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels. Season with salt. Place 3 of the skewers on the left side of the plate. Place green tai leaf on the other end of the plate and top with a wedge of fresh pineapple. Place 6 ounces of cooked yucca fries in the middle of the plate. Place 3 ounces of cucumber sauce in a souffle cup next to the skewers and serve.
• Peel and seed cucumbers and roughly chop. Add sour cream and mayonnaise. Add rest of ingredients and puree in a blender.

PINEAPPLE MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Gently mix the mango, pineapple, bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno, cayenne, cumin and salt in a medium to large mixing bowl.