Cuisines Jamaican

Jerk Lobster

Jerk Lobster

Jerk lobster is a dish made popular by Nathanyay Chang. Ingredients 4 lobster tails 2 tsp jerk seasoning ½ cup butter 2 whole scallions 2 tsp lemon juice or lime juice ½ tsp Jamaican pickapeppa sauce or 3 drops of…

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Ingredients ½ tsp ground allspice 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp cayenne pepper ½ tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp freshly-grated nutmeg ½ tbsp dried thyme 2 tbsp dehydrated lemon peel 3 tbsp dark…

Jamaican Rice and Peas

Jamaican Rice and Peas

Ingredients 3 cups dried red peas (kidney beans) or gungo peas (pigeon peas) 8 cups water ½ tbsp salt 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 cups coconut milk or 1 packet coconut powder 1 Scotch bonnet pepper 1 bunch scallions or…

Jerk Grilled Salmon

Jerk Grilled Salmon

Salmon fillets are marinated in jerk spices, such as Scotch bonnet peppers, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, thyme, and ginger. Ingredients 4 ea. (24 ounces) salmon fillets with skin on one side 2 tbsp minced ginger 2 Scotch bonnet or habanero peppers,…

Jamaican Patty

Jamaican Patty

A Jamaican patty is a street food that contains various fillings and spices baked inside a flaky pastry shell. As its name suggests, it is commonly found in Jamaica, and is also eaten in other areas of the Caribbean. It…

Jamaican Jerk Spice I

Jamaican Jerk Spice I

Jamaican jerk spice is a pungent, hot mixture of spices used to flavor meats before grilling or roasting. Ingredients 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground 1 teaspoon nutmeg, ground 1 teaspoon allspice, ground 1 teaspoon dried onion powder…

Jamaican Curry Chicken with Bullga

Jamaican Curry Chicken with Bullga

Bulla cakes are a variety of Jamaican bread made with molasses. Here, the cakes are paired with a chicken curry. Ingredients 2 lb chicken meat Lime juice or vinegar 3 green onions, chopped 2 onions, chopped 2 red chile peppers,…

Jamaican Chicken Fingers with Honey-Mustard Sauce

Jamaican Chicken Fingers with Honey-Mustard Sauce

Ingredients 1 pound (500 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast 2 egg whites 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey 3 cups (750 ml) cornflakes, crushed to make 1 ½ cups 1 ½ teaspoons (7.5 ml) jerk seasoning ½ cup (125 ml) honey-mustard…

Jamaican Banana Fritters

Jamaican Banana Fritters

Jamaican banana fritters are a traditional dessert and snack dish in the Caribbean. They can be served by themselves, in a platter along with other fritters, or with different toppings, like cinnamon, coconut, or even ice cream. Ingredients 3 ripe…