Rumtastic Gourmet Recipes

Rumtastic Gourmet Recipes

World Rum Day is coming right up on Saturday, and we're celebrating with all things rum! Rum is not only amazing as a drink, but it's also incredible at enhancing flavors and elevating your favorite classic dishes, from savory meals to sweet treats. Whether it's a splash of rum in a marinade, a glaze for roasted meats, or a boozy addition to desserts, exploring the versatility of rum opens up a world of delicious possibilities in the kitchen.

1. Spicy Rum Chicken Wings

Get ready to get your hands dirty because this recipe will have you savoring the explosive flavors that you won't be able to get enough of.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup dark rum
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 5 large cloves garlic, minced
• 3 scallions, finely chopped
• 1 to 2 chile peppers
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 12 jumbo chicken wings, split at the joints, tips removed
  

Instructions

• Make the marinade: Combine the rum, lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, scallions, habaneros, ginger, allspice, 2 teaspoons salt and ½ teaspoon pepper in a small bowl.
• Place the wings in a resealable plastic bag and add the marinade. Press the air out of the bag and seal tightly, then turn the bag over to completely coat the wings. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight, turning the bag once or twice.
• Drain the wings, reserving the marinade. Bring the marinade to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook until reduced by about half, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare a charcoal grill by placing coals on half of the grill. Light the charcoal and wait for the embers to become white. Replace the grate and put the wings on the cooler side of the grill.
• Cover with the lid and cook until the juices run clear, 30 to 45 minutes.
• Remove the wings from the grill and toss with the reduced marinade. Place
• the wings on the grill over direct heat and cook, turning frequently, until the sauce has caramelized, 3 to 4 minutes. Top with chopped scallions and serve with lime wedges.

1. Bananas Foster

Sweet and cool, it's the perfect snack or dessert treat to enjoy on World Rum Day! Share it with your favorite person and raise a glass of rum for a cute toast on the side.

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter unsalted
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup white sugar
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 3 bananas halved lengthwise
• 3 ounces dark rum
• Ice cream for serving

Instructions

• Combine butter, brown sugar, white sugar, and cinnamon over medium heat in a large saucepan. Cook 3-4 minutes stirring occasionally.
• Add bananas and cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
• Add in rum and with a long lighter, ignite rum. Allow the flames to burn out for about 30 seconds.
• Serve bananas over ice cream and spoon sauce over top.

1. Jamaican Banana Bread

Rum truly matches well with the delicious flavor of bananas. The banana bread craze will undoubtedly make a comeback with this hearty recipe!

Ingredients

For the Bread:

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup overripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons rum
• 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
• 2 teaspoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup toasted pecans, chopped
• 1/4 cup flaked coconut
  

For the Topping:

• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons lime juice
• 2 teaspoons rum
• 2 tablespoons toasted pecans, chopped
• 2 tablespoons flaked coconut
  

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease an 8x4-inch loaf pan with oil or butter. 
• Beat together 2 tablespoons of butter and cream cheese at medium speed until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the sugar until well-combined. Beat in the egg.
• In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
• In another separate bowl, stir the bananas, milk, 2 tablespoons of rum, lime zest, 2 teaspoons lime juice, and vanilla extract until combined.
• Add the dry ingredients into the cream cheese mixture in 3 batches, alternating with the banana mixture.
• Gently mix in 1/4 cup of toasted pecans and 1/4 cup coconut flakes.
• Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan. Bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool bread in the pan for 10 minutes and transfer onto a wire rack.
• While the bread is cooling, prepare the topping. Combine the brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of butter, 2 teaspoons lime juice, and 2 teaspoons rum in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir constantly for 1 minute, or until the sugar has dissolved, and the mixture is smooth.
• Remove from heat and add in 2 tablespoons of pecans and 2 tablespoons of coconut.
• Spoon over the topping while the bread is still warm. Let the bread cool completely before serving. Enjoy

1. Coconut-Rum Grilled Shrimp

Looking for an easy dinner recipe that will truly impress the squad? Serve this dish alongside some rum to create a perfect pairing.

Ingredients

• 13.5 ounce can coconut milk
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
• 1/4 cup spiced rum (can use non-spiced rum, if you prefer)
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 pounds large shrimp (peeled and deveined)

Instructions

• In a large bowl, combine the coconut milk, brown sugar, rum, and lime juice. Whisk until sugar is dissolved. Set aside half of the mixture for the glaze. Add shrimp to the remaining mixture still in the bowl. Gently coat all shrimp with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• While shrimp is marinating, make your glaze by placing a reserved mixture in a small saucepan over low-medium heat. Bring to a simmer and while stirring constantly, allow mixture to thicken slightly, reduced to about 1/2 – 1/3 cup. Remove immediately from heat.
• Remove shrimp from the refrigerator and thread onto metal skewers or wooden skewers that have been soaked in water. Discard any remaining marinade. Grill shrimp over medium heat, about 2 minutes per side or until shrimp have turned pink. Remove from the grill and brush shrimp with glaze. Turn skewers over and brush the other side with glaze. Serve and enjoy!

1. Bacardi Rum Cake

If you thought Bacardi was only for shots, think again! It's also incredible as a star ingredient in a cake. You can even write "Happy Rum Day!" on top of it to add a festive touch!

Ingredients

For the cake:

• 1 cup chopped pecans or 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 (520 g) package yellow cake mix 
• 1 (92 g) package vanilla instant pudding mix
• 4 eggs
• 1⁄2 cup cold water
• 1⁄2 cup cooking oil
• 1⁄2 cup dark rum or rum
  

For the glaze:

• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup dark rum or rum

Instructions:

For the cake:

• Sprinkle nuts over bottom of greased 10 inch tube pan or 12 cup bundt pan.
• Stir together cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, water, oil and rum.
• Pour batter over nuts.
• Bake at 325 in the oven for 1 hour.
• Cool for 10 minutes in a pan.
• Invert onto serving plate and prick top.

For the glaze:

• Melt butter in a saucepan.
• Stir in water and sugar.
• Boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in rum.
• Brush glaze evenly over top and sides of cake.
• Allow the cake to absorb glaze.
• Repeat until the glaze is used up.