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36 Jamaican Food Favorites You Will Love

The Jamaican food scene is constantly evolving; however, our comprehensive guide covers some tried and true favorites that are sure to please even the most discerning palate.

Jamaican Main Dishes

Jerked Chicken Jamaica is synonymous with Jerk chicken. But you can also jerk pork, beef, lobster, or even rabbit meat.

Jamaican Beef Stew This hearty Jamaican beef stew is the perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and savory. Adding items such as carrots, broad beans, or spinners (mini dumplings) to beef stew recipes is normal in Jamaica.

Ackee and saltfish is the Jamaican national dish; Jamaicans usually have this dish for breakfast.  Ackee is a fruit resembling scrambled eggs but has a mild taste.

Curry Goat The Indian immigrants who migrated to Jamaica in the 1800s influenced the creation of this dish. Jamaican curry goat tends to be hot and spicy; people usually serve this dish with white rice.

Oxtail Oxtail is a popular Jamaican stew that is served with white rice. Oxtail is stewed with vegetables, broad beans, and spices.

Escovitch Fish Escovitch is fried fish with a vinegar sauce made of onions, scotch bonnet pepper, and pimentos.

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