Savor the Flavors of Jamaica
Traditional Recipes and Culinary Delights

Our recipes section offers a mouthwatering journey through the bold flavors, vibrant ingredients, and traditional cooking techniques that define this island nation’s food. From iconic jerk chicken and hearty ackee and saltfish to sweet treats like gizzada and refreshing Jamaican rum punch, our selection of recipes invites you to recreate a taste of Jamaica in your own kitchen.

Whether you’re an experienced cook or a culinary novice, our step-by-step guides make it easy to bring these authentic dishes to life. Each recipe comes with a detailed list of ingredients, clear instructions, and insights into the dish’s cultural significance. So roll up your sleeves and get ready to explore the diversity and richness of Jamaican cuisine – one delicious dish at a time. Let’s start cooking!

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

This dish is made with chicken marinated in a spicy mixture that typically includes allspice (called “pimento” in Jamaica), Scotch bonnet peppers, cloves, cinnamon, scallions, nutmeg, thyme, and garlic. It’s then slow-cooked over pimento wood, which gives it a distinct flavor.

Acke and Saltfish

The national dish of Jamaica. Salted cod is sautéed with boiled ackee, onions, Scotch bonnet peppers, tomatoes, and spices. It’s often served with breadfruit, hard dough bread, dumplings, or boiled green bananas.

Patties

These are savory pastries filled with various fillings like seasoned ground beef, chicken, vegetables, or seafood. They’re a popular fast food item in Jamaica.

Curry Goat

A hearty dish made with goat meat, curry powder, and a mix of spices slow-cooked until tender. It’s usually served with rice and peas.

Oxtail Stew

These are savory pastries filled with various fillings like seasoned ground beef, chicken, vegetables, or seafood. They’re a popular fast food item in Jamaica.

Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken

This is a dish where chicken is marinated with brown sugar, soy sauce, and a blend of Jamaican spices, then browned and simmered in a rich gravy. It’s typically served with rice and peas.

Escovitch Fish

This dish consists of fried fish (usually a whole fish) topped with a spicy sauce made from vinegar, onions, bell peppers, carrots, and Scotch bonnet peppers.

Callaloo and Saltfish

This dish is made by sautéing callaloo (a leafy green vegetable) with salted cod, onions, tomatoes, garlic, and Scotch bonnet peppers. It’s often eaten for breakfast or brunch, typically with Johnny cakes or fried dumplings.