Typical Jamaican Meal

Typical Jamaican Meal Jerk Chicken Rice and Peas

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

Steamed Callaloo Recipe Jamaican

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

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 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 red 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)

Jamaican Fish Tea (Fish Soup) Recipe

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

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 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 goat head soup 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 […]