Curried Stew Shepherd's Pie

Embark on a culinary journey with a twist, as our 'Curried Stew Shepherd's Pie' takes you on a flavorful adventure like no other. With each step, this recipe weaves together layers of taste and tradition, inviting you to savor the fusion of Caribbean and classic comfort cuisine. Every bite tells a story of culinary creativity and exploration, an invitation to savor and share a truly unique dining experience.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Whole Chicken cleaned & cut into quarters
  • 2 tbsp EVE Oil
  • 1 tbsp Curry Powder
  • 1 tsp Geera Powder
  • 2 tbsp EVE Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup EVE Coconut Milk
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 1 Lime
  • 1 Scotch Bonnet Pepper
  • 1 Celery Stalk chopped
  • 4 Pimento Peppers chopped
  • 1 Medium Onion chopped
  • 1 Chive Bundle chopped
  • 1 Carrot diced
  • 3 sprigs Thyme
  • 1/2 cup Onion diced
  • 5 cloves Garlic minced
  • 3 cups Water
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • 2 lbs Potatoes peeled & diced in large pieces
  • 1 cup EVE Evaporated Milk
  • 3 oz Margarine
  • 1 Egg Yolk
  • 1 cup EVE Cheese grated

Instructions
 

  • Cut chicken into quarters, wash with lime and water. Place chicken in a large bowl with all the pimento peppers, celery, chive, onion, garlic, carrots, thyme, salt and black pepper.
  • Let it marinate for 4 hours or overnight.
  • Put iron pot on a medium high heat then add the EVE Oil.
  • Place EVE Brown Sugar, curry power and geera powder and let it burn while stirring until sugar looks like a caramel colour.
  • Add seasoned chicken, stir until combines then cover and let it cook for 5 minutes.
  • Stir again then add the thyme sprigs, bay leaf, EVE Coconut Milk and hot pepper.
  • Pour in the water then cover and cook for 45 minutes to an hour or until the meat comes off the bone.
  • Add extra water if needed.
  • Let the mixture cool then pull the meat from the bones.
  • While meat cools, prepare the potatoes. Place potatoes in a large pot of water, season with salt, bring to a boil, cook until soft.
  • Drain potatoes then mash, add butter, EVE Evaporated Milk and egg yolk. Whisk to combine.
  • Put curried chicken at the bottom of the dish, fill until half way then top with the mash potatoes and EVE cheese.
  • Place pie in the oven at 300 degrees F and bake for 20 minutes or until cheese gets golden crust.