Cuisine in Jamaica

Jerk Chicken

Smoked grilled chicken using allspice and Scotch bonnet peppers.

• Region: Port Royal origin
• Main ingredients: Chicken, Allspice, Scotch bonnet, Scallion, Thyme

Ackee & Saltfish

National dish; stir-fried ackee fruit flesh and salted cod for breakfast staple.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Ackee, Dried cod, Onion, Tomato

Pepperpot Soup

Spicy soup simmering taro and green leaf vegetable callaloo.

• Region: Inland
• Main ingredients: Taro, Callaloo, Pork, Chili

Patty

Spicy pie wrapping meat or vegetables in turmeric dough.

• Region: Kingston
• Main ingredients: Flour, Ground beef, Cumin, Curry powder

Run Down

Creamy fisher dish simmering fish or squid in coconut milk.

• Region: Portland
• Main ingredients: White fish, Coconut milk, Okra, Yam

Curry Goat

Indian-influenced goat curry; popular at festivals and Sunday lunch.

• Region: Middlesex County
• Main ingredients: Goat meat, Curry powder, Potatoes, Scotch bonnet

Festival

Sweet fried bread mixing cornmeal and flour; jerk dish accompaniment.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Cornmeal, Flour, Sugar

Blue Mountain Coffee

One of world's three premium beans; mild acidity with sweet aroma.

• Region: Blue Mountain foothills
• Main ingredients: Coffee beans

Soursop Sorbet

Sherbet using soursop fruit.

• Region: Trelawny
• Main ingredients: Soursop, Sugar, Lime

Ginger Beer

Lightly carbonated drink made with ginger and brown sugar.

• Region: Household general
• Main ingredients: Ginger, Brown sugar, Lime