Some say it is the Jamaican version of a cornmeal fritter, it has been said they got their name because they are so much fun to eat. Often eaten with fish, they make it party time in your mouth! INGREDIENTS : 1 1/2 cups flour 3 tablespoons cornmeal 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons brown sugar […]

Fried Green Plantains is a popular side dish that was mainly served at breakfast in Jamaica but is now eaten with all meals. These crisp flattened green plantains are called tostones by many. It is a staple in the Caribbean and Latin America. INGREDIENTS : 2 green plantains 1 tablespoon salt METHOD: Peel plantain by […]

Children in Jamaica are taught to make fried ripe plantains from a young age. A simple yet splendid addition to a meal, fried plantains are often served alongside meat or eaten as a snack. With this recipe, the riper the plantain, the better! Try our simple Fried Ripe Plantains recipe. INGREDIENTS : 1 large ripe plantain […]

A favorite in Jamaica and throughout the Caribbean, the dish is called “pick up” because the salt cod used in the dish is torn into small pieces after the bones have been removed – perfect for “picking up” with your fingers. Frying the fish pieces with onions, hot peppers, and ketchup gives just the right […]

Historians believe the breadfruit was brought to Jamaica from Tahiti in 1793 by Captain William Bligh of “Mutiny on the Bounty” fame. Although it was not popular with Jamaicans initially – they fed it to their hogs for years – it now represents a well-loved vegetable dish suitable for many meals, including breakfast. INGREDIENTS : […]

Breadfruit, a staple food in many tropical regions can be cooked to perfection on the grill. An ideal partner for callaloo or ackee. FYI: breadfruit is one of the highest-yielding food plants in the world. INGREDIENTS : Whole Breadfruit Get our recipes on your mobile phone. Buy our iPhone or Android Recipe App. Buy the […]

Tropical Coconut Chicken INGREDIENTS : 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 large egg — slightly beaten 1 teaspoon water 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 cup firmly packed, flaked coconut Shop Now for Jamaican recipe ingredients & seasoning in our online store.METHOD: Place […]

INGREDIENTS : 4 chicken legs and thighs (or other chicken parts to equal that) 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tbsp. peanut oil 4 tbsp. soy sauce 4 tbsp. honey 3 tbsp. white vinegar 1 1/2 tsp. dried thyme 1/2 tsp. szechuan pepper (toasted in dry skillet and ground)(optional) 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper 1/2 tsp. pimento […]

INGREDIENTS : 1 can mandarin oranges (10 oz) 1 cup water 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp dried tarragon 1.5 cup instant brown rice 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded & chopped 1/4 cup sliced celery 1/4 cup sliced green onion 1/4 cup chopped pecans (can be toasted) 1/4 cup plain non-fat […]

Sorrel is the most popular Jamaican holiday drink during the Christmas and New Year season. The hibiscus sabdariffa flowers, known as sorrel in Jamaica, are harvested in late November to early December. The dried flowers are used to make the drink. The drink has many health benefits including, controlling high cholesterol levels, managing high blood […]