Many people know of Jamaica because of the music (including of course Bob Marley's) that has come from that island nation. However, many non-Jamaicans are not aware of the wonderful and interesting cuisine that also comes from the country. This is a great pity as Jamaican food offers a variety of interesting recipes - especially if you enjoy eating spicy dishes. Perhaps the best known Jamaican recipe style is "jerk". This is meat that has been marinated in or dry-rubbed with, a mix of fiery spices known as "jerk pepper". Historically this meat was then smoked over a small fire, but nowadays jerk dishes are usually cooked on a grill or barbecue, or can be cooked at home in a normal kitchen oven. Traditional meats used for jerk were goat or pork, but today other meats are often used as well - jerk chicken for example is particular popular. More adventurous types have been known to try jerk with seafood or tofu! Jamaica's national dish, which is often eaten for breakfast, is saltfish and ackee. This is salted cod, that is washed and rehydrated, and then saut?ed with the other ingredients. The main other ingredient is ackee which is a type of fruit which is boiled (it must however be very carefully prepared or there is a risk of poisoning), but tomatoes, peppers, onions and herbs are also often added. Other popular Jamaican dishes include curried goat (goat meat in a spicy sauce), fried dumplings, fried plantains, and of course "rice and peas". The latter is rice cooked in coconut milk and mixed with legumes (most often kidney beans). As well as these, there are of course many other interesting Jamaican dishes - why not give them a try? Most Viewed in the Food-and-Drink Category (60 days) Most Published in the Food-and-Drink Category (60 days) |
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