Jamaican Baste

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil (12 teaspoons)
• 1 small onion, very finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed or garlic cloves, very finely chopped
• 1 red chili, seeded and finely chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 lime, juice and finely grated zest
• 1 teaspoon sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a small frypan

2. 2

   Add the onion, garlic and chili. Cook over medium heat, stirring, approx 10 mins or until the onion is cooked and just starting to brown. Tip into a large shallow bowl.

3. 3

   Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.

4. 4

   Use as required. Chicken should be marinated from 1 hour up to 24 hours , covered and refrigerated. Serve cooked chicken garnished with lime wedges.