Crafty Bumbu Butter Scotch

Crafty Bumbu Butter Scotch:

General description:

- A rich and creamy sauce made with butter, spices, and coconut milk.

- Often used as a dipping sauce for bread or as a topping for meats, seafood, or vegetables.

- Typically found in Caribbean-inspired restaurants in the USA.

Origins:

- The sauce is believed to have originated in Jamaica, where it's known as "bumbochew butter."

- The name "crafty" likely refers to the intricate and skilled way the sauce is made.

Flavor profile:

- Creamy and buttery with a warm, spicy kick.

- Notes of garlic, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, turmeric, and curry powder.

- Hints of coconut and a faint sweetness.

Common ingredients:

- Butter

- Coconut milk

- Garlic

- Ginger

- Curry powder

- Cinnamon

- Nutmeg

- Scotch bonnet pepper (for heat)

Cooking process:

- The sauce is typically made by melting butter, adding spices and coconut milk, simmering for a few minutes, and then finishing with a splash of Scotch bonnet pepper sauce for heat.

Where to find it:

- Many Caribbean-inspired restaurants in the USA, such as:

- Johnny Rocket's

- Miss Buttercup

- Island Village

- Blue Lagoon Restaurant

- You may also find it in some high-end restaurants that offer Caribbean-inspired dishes.

Tips for trying it:

- Ask the server for suggestions on what to pair it with.

- Consider the heat level if you're sensitive to spice.

- It's a perfect dipping sauce for crusty bread or fried plantains.

- It also pairs well with seafood, chicken, or roasted vegetables.