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For the chocolate calypso beans: Rinse the beans.
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Rehydrate the beans by soaking them overnight.
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Drain and rinse.
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In a large stockpot, saute the onion, poblano peppers and garlic in the olive oil until translucent; do not let the garlic brown.
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Heat the cumin, crushed red peppers, allspice and cinnamon in a small dry saute pan until toasted.
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To the sauteed onion mixture, add the beans, toasted spices, chicken stock and brown ale.
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Raise the heat to high, bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.
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Add the chocolate and simmer, stirring often, until the beans are tender, about 2 hours.
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When beans are tender, season with salt.
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Taste and adjust seasonings.
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For the wet jerk rub: Blend the brown sugar, soy sauce, allspice, rum, thyme, cinnamon, nutmeg, garlic, green onion and habanero together in blender until smooth.
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Set aside.
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For the crusted fish: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
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Peel and grate the plantains on box grater.
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Combine the plantains, lime juice, 4 tablespoons of the wet jerk rub and some salt in a bowl and mix to create the crust.
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Season the fish with salt and top each piece with a layer of the jerk plantain crust.
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Heat the clarified butter in a large oven-proof saute pan over medium-high heat.
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Sear the fish crust-side down until the crust is caramelized, about 30 seconds, being careful not to burn.
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Flip the fish and transfer the pan to the oven.
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Bake until cooked through, about 7 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish.
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Do not overcook!
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For the pickled shallots and jicama: Place the shallots and jicama in a heat-proof bowl.
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In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar and 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil.
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Pour over the shallots and jicama and let cool at room temperature.
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Set aside.
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For the guava and carambola salad: Combine the guavas, carambola, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil and the pickled shallot and jicama mixture and season with salt to taste.
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To serve: Top the chocolate calypso beans with the jerk plantain encrusted fish.
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Top with a portion of the salad mixture that will compliment size of fish.