The Irresistible Jamaican Cuisine
Mark Dubois grew up in a tiny village in the…
What Do Jamaicans Eat?
Would you like to taste a cuisine that is an amazing amalgamation of flavours from all over the world? Then you must go for the exotic and flavoursome fusion-style Jamaican gastronomy! You can have a taste of everything from English to Dutch to French or Spanish. Classic Jamaican cuisine is appealing and at the same time fascinating with lots of spices. This article covers all the rich Jamaican dishes that you can have and the delicious natural ingredients used in their food.
The Taste of Jamaican Cuisine
Top Jamaican cuisine’s main ingredients are coconuts, allspice berries, ackee, and Scotch bonnet peppers. These are the traditional Jamaican flavours that you can find in all their dishes. The peppers are spicy, mostly making their way into marinades, while the fragrance in Jamaican cuisine is brought along by the allspice berries.
The locally produced coconuts are perhaps the most versatile ingredients that you will taste in Jamaica. These coconuts make their way into many classic savoury and sweet dishes. You can also find a pinch of coconut in the traditional Jamaican cakes as well as curries. Ackee, which is the national fruit of this country, is one of the most spectacular ingredients. You can taste this fruit in most savoury dishes. Their recent twist to this fruit is an unusual drink.
Classic Jamaican Dishes
Escovitch Fish
Considered to be one of the signature dishes of this country, Escovitch fish is a popular seafood. Prepared with lots of Scotch bonnet peppers, this spicy dish comes with a tinge of peppercorns. This dish is extremely fragrant, which is the added attractive factor.
Jamaican Festival
Do you love doughnuts? Jamaica has brought you the tastiest doughnuts with their twist to them. They are equally addictive and sweet dumplings, which are formed out of cornmeal. You will love these deep-fried doughnuts, which come in an unusual finger shape. This savoury dish is complimentary with fish or any meat.
Jamaican Patties
These pastries are a quick bite that is offered to you in quite some fillings. They are versatile with their spices too. This savoury dish is a complete meal in itself, and you can make a combination of flavours with a cheese or oy pairing. It is a hearty dish, and some locals might also offer you some coco bread stuffing in these patties!
So are you ready to grab a bite of these delicacies?
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Mark Dubois grew up in a tiny village in the South of France where fresh ingredients, traditional recipes, and fantastic french wines are present in every house and corner. Chef Mark is specialised in Mediterranean Gastronomies, but he is more passionate about baking. Chef Mark is currently working as a hosted Chef in different restaurants around Europe.