Jerk Fish
Snapper marinated in spicy jerk sauce, then wrapped in foil and grilled over allspice (pimento) branches or other aromatic wood mixed with charcoal. This is the way to get that smoky Jamaican flavor in a fish dish that’s easy to make – and eat!. INGREDIENTS : Jerk Sauce – Buy Now or Make your own […]
Jamaican Escovitch Fish Recipe
This is a Jamaican variation on ceviche, a dish popular in the Latin American countries. Here, the recipe has been given a distinct island twist! Red snapper, porgies, mullet, king fish, and other firm-bodied fish can be used successfully in this spicy recipe. INGREDIENTS : 5 whole small/medium sized Snappers, Grount, Parrot or Goat Fish […]
Roast Fish
INGREDIENTS : 4 small whole gutted doctor fish or turbit/turbot (some times spelt terbit) 2 small onions 3 sprigs escallions 6 sprigs thyme 10 pimentos 1 table spoon salt 1 table spoon pepper 1 garlic 2 scotch bonnet pepper 1/4 cup pick a pepper sauce aluminum foil paper Wash fish with cold salt water or […]
Jamaican Sweet Brown Stew Fish Recipe
Fish is fried, then stewed with soy sauce, escallions, and ketchup to make a savory Jamaican meal. INGREDIENTS : 2 lb. large fish (snapper, king fish, jack) 1 medium onion Salt & Pepper 2 tablespoon soy sauce 2 blades of escallion sprigs of thyme 1 tablespoon butter water 1 tablespoon flour oil for frying 2 […]
Jamaican Chinese Chicken Fried Rice Recipe
You will never have chicken fried rice till you have Jamaican Chinese Chicken Fried Rice. INGREDIENTS : 4-6 cups cooked rice (cold) 1 cup cooked chicken chopped 1 sweet pepper (Bell pepper) chopped finely 2 stalks scallion chopped 1 large onion chopped 2 eggs 2 cloves of garlic 2 tablespoon oyster sauce 1 tablespoon Soy […]
Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Marinade Recipe
Next to reggae music, “Jerk” style cooking is Jamaica’s most famous export to the world. Jamaica’s gift to the world, the versatile Jerk Seasoning (Sauce) is the perfect flavor-enhancer for chicken, pork, ribs, or fish. Allspice (pimento) and the Scotch Bonnet pepper combine to create a hot time for your taste buds! Here is a […]
Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe
It is said that Jerk Chicken originates from the time the Maroons brought African techniques for cooking meat to Jamaica, which was then combined with native island seasoning and ingredients. The word “Jerk” may have its roots in “charqui,” a Spanish word for dry meat, or it may derive from “jerking,” or poking holes in […]
Jamaican Fricassee Chicken Recipe – Brown Stew Chicken
Fricassee Chicken is a traditional Jamaican dish that has roots in Africa and Europe. It is a favourite by Jamaicans because of the “gravy”. It is also called Brown Stew Chicken. INGREDIENTS : 3 lbs Chicken (with bone and skin) 2 Chopped onions (Use one onion to season the chicken. The other will be used […]
Jamaican Curry Chicken Recipe
Jamaican Curry Chicken is rich, spicy and hearty with great flavor. Jamaican Curry Chicken is one of the favorite dishes of Jamaicans. If you are looking for the real Jamaican-style curry chicken try our easy-to-follow recipe. INGREDIENTS : 3lbs chicken 2 tablespoon curry powder 2 medium onion, 5 sprigs thyme, 5 cloves crushed garlic, 2 […]
Jamaican Blue Draws Recipe – aka Dukunu
Blue Draws is one of my Jamaican desserts. While growing up in the country (Clarendon) I remember my mother making blue draws on special occasions. The banana leaf give it a really nice flavor. If banana leaves are not available you can use parchment paper or aluminum foil. Blue Draws is also known as tie-a-leaf or […]
