2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
½ onion, finely chopped
2 very ripe plantains, peeled and sliced
2 ripe plum tomatoes, cut into quarters
400g/14oz pumpkin flesh, chopped
2 spring onions, trimmed, chopped
4 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 lime, zest and juice
450g/1lb basmati rice, rinsed and drained twice to remove excess starch
350ml/12fl oz chicken stock
salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp soft light brown or demerara sugar
large pinch freshly grated nutmeg
1 tsp salt
3 slices white bread, crusts removed, made into breadcrumbs
15²µ/½´Ç³ú butter
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú butter
1 x 1.6kg/3½lb whole chicken
4 tbsp rum
2 tbsp rum