Traditional Jamaican Dishes | Jamaican Food
Ackee & SaltfishJamaica's National Dish, Ackee & Saltfish is a weekend breakfast favourite but is consumed anytime of the day; any day of the week by some. Enjoyed with boiled green bananas, boiled dumplings, fried dumplings, roast breadfruit and when in season avocado - whichever tickles your fancy
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Jamaican Oxtail & BeansOne needs a pressure cooker to prepare oxtail which comes from the tail of the cow. Seasoned & slow cooked with garlic, onion, escallion & scotch bonnet pepper for starters, Jamaican oxtail is usually combined with butter beans and served with either white rice or rice & peas..
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Curried (Curry) GoatA staple on the menu of most events, Jamaican Curried Goat usually accompanied by some piping hot Mannish Water is another favourite traditional Jamaican dish. Served with either white rice, boiled green bananas & roti or a combination of two of the three.
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You haven't enjoyed authentic Jamaican Jerk until you've had it in Jamaica! Jerk is a style of cooking native to Jamaica, in which meat is marinated in a dry or wet rub made up of various Jamaican spices and smoked in a jerk pit over pimento wood.
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The Jamaican Patty is traditionally a spicy beef pie in a tender and flaky crust & is sought after worldwide; so much so they are frozen & exported to the US, Canada & England. The cocktail sizes are perfect for parties!. Other fillings used in Jamaican Patties include chicken, soy, ackee, lobster, cheese & shrimp but beef still reigns supreme. Jamaican patties can be enjoyed by themselves or as some Jamaicans do with a freshly baked 'coco' bread for a very filling meal.. .
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Blue Mountain Coffee is one of the most sought after gourmet brands of coffee in the world. Its intense aroma will awaken your senses. The bold, yet smooth, impeccable flavour profile creates an unforgettable experience with every cup.
Even non-coffee drinkers can’t resist the exotic aroma of Blue Mountain Coffee. |
Pepper ShrimpsIf the thought of hot & spicy shrimps has your taste buds tingling, then a stop in Middle Quarters, home of the best Jamaican pepper shrimps is a must.
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Steam FishAnother must do! Although Hellshire Beach has lost much of its beach & beauty due to climate change, it is still the best place by far to enjoy the most delicious Jamaican seafood - think whole fried or steamed fish and lobster served with bammy or festival cooked over a wooden fires.
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Jamaican 'Sweets'
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Referred to as 'Stagga Back', this Jamaican 'sweetie' (sweet) was named after National Hero and former Prime Minister of Jamaica, Sir Alexander Bustamante. It is a dark, tough sweet made from grated coconut and wet sugar. 
Dukunnu (also referred to as Blue Draws) is a small Jamaican sweet pudding wrapped and steamed or boiled in a banana or plaintain leaf. It is made from cornmeal, banana, cocoa, sweet potato or cassava. |