Jamaica
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Jerk Chicken and Pork
The smoke that conquered the world: jerk — chicken or pork rubbed in a fiery paste of scotch bonnets, allspice (pimento), thyme and scallions, smoked-grilled over pimento wood — Jamaica's gift to global barbecue. Ingredi…
Ackee and Saltfish
The national dish: ackee and saltfish — ackee fruit (a West African import that must ripen open on the tree; unripe ackee is toxic) sautéed with flaked salt cod, onions, tomatoes, scotch bonnet and thyme, eaten at breakf…
Jamaican Patty
The golden hand pie: Jamaican patty — a turmeric-golden flaky pastry filled with spicy minced beef (or chicken, vegetables, ackee), eaten in a coco bread for the full experience. Ingredients: pastry: flour, turmeric or c…
Rice and Peas with Oxtail
The Sunday rice: rice and peas — rice cooked in coconut milk with kidney beans or gungo (pigeon) peas, scallions, thyme and a whole scotch bonnet floating on top — plus oxtail stew as its festive partner. Ingredients: ri…
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