Typical Jamaican Meal
SUNDAY Breakfast – The Main dish is either Liver, Ackee & saltfish (codfish), Mackerel or Red Herring served with any or all of the following, fried dumpling, fried bammy , boiled banana, boiled dumpling and yam. Dinner – Rice and Peas with either (or all) Chicken, Roast Beef, Curry Goat. Tossed Salad Baked sweet potato are […]
Jamaican Steamed Callaloo Recipe
Callaloo is a beloved leafy green dish in Jamaica and across the Caribbean, but its preparation and main ingredient can vary by island. Jamaican callaloo is made from amaranth leaves, a nutritious green that is lightly steamed with onions, garlic, Scotch bonnet pepper, scallion, and thyme. This simple yet flavorful dish is often served as […]
Gungo Peas Patty – Vegetarian
INGREDIENTS : .5 pint green gungo peas 2 medium sized chopped onion 1 clove garlic 1 scotch bonnet hot pepper (for spice version) 1 tablespoon black pepper Salt for taste 3 slices bread 2 teaspoons cooking oil 1 ounce margarine 1 cup water Shop Now for Jamaican recipe ingredients & seasoning in our online store. […]
Jamaican Johnny Cakes – Fried Dumpling Recipe
Johnny Cakes is a favorite in Jamaica and throughout the Caribbean. It is a side dish with is typically served with main breakfast meals like ackee & saltfish, callaloo, liver and/or red herring. INGREDIENTS : 4 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1.5 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup cold water 1 […]
Ackee and Saltfish Recipe
Ackee and Saltfish is Jamaica’s national dish. It can be eaten any time or any day of the week. However, it is traditionally served as a breakfast meal on Saturday and/or Sunday, or on special occasions. Ackee and saltfish is sautéed saltfish (codfish) with boiled ackee, onions, thyme, Scotch Bonnet peppers (optional), tomatoes, red bell […]
Jamaican Rice and Peas Recipe
Jamaican rice and peas is a must have on Sundays. Here is our simple Jamaican rice and peas recipe. INGREDIENTS : 1/4 cup gungo peas 1 clove of garlic 1 green pepper escallion black pepper thyme, salt to taste 2 cups rice coconut milk or coconut [to make coconut milk]. Cut coconut in small pieces and […]
Jamaican Fish Tea Recipe (Fish Soup)
Fish tea is a favorite appetizer before meals at many Jamaican events. It is typically served in a small foam cup. It can be served as a meal as a soup. Try our Jamaican Fish Tea Recipe. INGREDIENTS : 2 lb small fish 3 qrts. water 2 large or medium cloves garlic 1 sprig thyme […]
Jamaican Beef Soup Recipe
The Jamaican Beef Soup is a favorite in Jamaica for Saturday soup. It is a hearty soup dish that features beef, carrots, turnips, pumpkin, cho cho (chayote squash), and yam. Often served with with flour dumplings. INGREDIENTS : 2 qt. water 1 lb. soup bones or stewing steak 1/2 lb. carrots, cubed 1/4 lb. turnips, […]
Jamaican Pepperpot Soup Recipe
Jamaican Pepperpot soup is a great way to eat vegetables. This recipe is flexible. You can easily make a vegetarian version of this soup by removing the meat and using vegetable bullion cubes. INGREDIENTS : 1 lb Callaloo (approximately 8 stalks) – ½ lb. okra ½ lb. pig’s tail and/or ½ lb. salt beef Flour dumplings ½ lb […]
Jamaican Manish Water Recipe
Manish Water is a hearty Jamaican soup made with a goat’s head and feet. It is best cooked in a pressure cooker to soften the meat. It is often served as an appetizer at special parties and events in Jamaica. You will see Jamaicans drinking it out of a small white coffee cup at these […]
