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Jamaica Recipes

Island cooking with a fire all its own. Not sure what to eat in Jamaica? Start with Curry Goat, Jamaican Beef Patty, Sweet Potato Pudding and Ackee and Saltfish. Here are 6 authentic Jamaica recipes, each from a specific region, with cultural context and dietary substitutions for every table.
6 recipes
Jerk ChickenKingston (Surrey), Jamaica · medium · 65 minChicken marinated in scallion, thyme, allspice, and Scotch bonnet, grilled low and smoky.
Curry GoatKingston (Surrey), Jamaica · medium · 180 minBone-in goat marinated in Jamaican curry and green seasoning, then braised slow with allspice, thyme, and Scotch bonnet until it falls from the bone.
Escovitch FishKingston (Surrey), Jamaica · easy · 45 minWhole snapper fried crisp, then drenched in a hot vinegar pickle of onion, carrot, Scotch bonnet, and pimento.
Ackee and SaltfishKingston (Surrey), Jamaica · medium · 35 minJamaica's national dish for breakfast: silky ackee sautéed with flaked salt cod, peppers, onion, and Scotch bonnet, eaten with fried dumplings.
Jamaican Beef PattyKingston (Surrey), Jamaica · medium · 70 minA golden turmeric-tinted pastry turnover filled with spiced, peppery ground beef, Jamaica's handheld lunch.
Sweet Potato PuddingKingston (Surrey), Jamaica · easy · 95 minA dense, spiced pudding of grated sweet potato and coconut, known for its soft top and firmer base.
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