Jamaican Cuisine
For a small island nation far from most of the world, Jamaica has an amazingly well-known and respected cuisine. Even if they don’t know exactly what it is, most people have heard of Jamaican “jerk” spices. The classic Jamaican jerk spice is sort of a combination of Latin American, Mexican, and even some Cajun influences. That may sound a … Keep Reading → little confusing, but if you like a little spice in your food chances are that you will love jerk spices. Jerk spices are commonly put on chicken and other meats that are grilled to a delicious smoky perfection. It is not uncommon to find restaurants in the U.S. offering Jamaican jerk style dishes. While jerk style food may be the most famous of Jamaican cuisine, it isn’t the only part of it. French, Spanish, African, and Chinese influences have combined to create a cuisine that takes advantage of the wide variety of tropical fruits in the area. Meats and fish are combined with the fruits and unique spice combinations to create classic Jamaican cuisine. Curried meat and fried plantains are just two examples of the wide range of styles in Jamaican cuisine.
