2 tablespoons canola oil |
3 tablespoons minced garlic |
3/4 cup finely chopped white onion |
2 1/2 pounds ground beef |
4 teaspoons red wine vinegar |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme |
1/4 cup fresh basil chiffonade |
2 tablespoons capers |
3/4 cup currants |
3 tablespoons finely chopped green olives |
1/2 cup finely chopped red peppers |
2 tablespoons finely chopped jalapenos |
1 tablespoon ketchup |
3 tablespoons maple syrup |
3 tablespoons chipotle puree |
1 1/2 teaspoons ground white pepper |
2 tablespoons salt |
1/2 cup chicken stock |
4 cups cornmeal |
2 tablespoons sugar |
5 tablespoons salt |
3 tablespoon butter |
4 cups boiling water |
4 banana leaves |
grilled pineapple wedges, as an accompaniment |
roasted red pepper coulis, as an accompaniment, recipe follows |
2 red peppers, roasted and skin, ribs, and seeds removed |
1/4 cup red wine vinegar |
3/4 cup canola oil |
salt and freshly ground black pepper |