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Appetizers Recipes

Starters and snacks to kick off your meal

72 recipes

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Jamaican Pepper Shrimp

Spicy, garlicky shrimp - a roadside favorite. This authentic Jamaican jamaican pepper shrimp brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.

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Haitian Akra

Crispy malanga fritters - perfect street food. This authentic Haitian haitian akra brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.

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Suya

Spicy grilled beef skewers - iconic street food. This authentic Nigerian suya brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.

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Goi Cuon - Fresh Spring Rolls

Fresh, healthy rolls with peanut dipping sauce. This authentic Vietnamese goi cuon - fresh spring rolls brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.

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Samosa

Crispy triangular pastries with spiced potato filling. This authentic Indian samosa brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.

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Guacamole

Fresh, chunky avocado dip - universally loved. This authentic Mexican guacamole brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.

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Chicken Satay

Grilled skewers with creamy peanut sauce. This authentic Thai chicken satay brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.

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Lumpia Shanghai

Crispy spring rolls - party essential. This authentic Filipino lumpia shanghai brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.

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Ackee Fritters

Crispy fried ackee bites - creative appetizer. This authentic Jamaican ackee fritters brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.

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Solomon Gundy

Spicy smoked herring paste - strong and savory. This authentic Jamaican solomon gundy brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.

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Marinad

Spicy fritters - addictive snack. This authentic Haitian marinad brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.

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Cha Gio - Fried Spring Rolls

Crispy fried rolls - crunch perfection. This authentic Vietnamese cha gio - fried spring rolls brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.

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Sopes

Thick corn cakes with toppings - street food star. This authentic Mexican sopes brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.

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Chicken Satay

Grilled skewers with peanut sauce - crowd pleaser. This authentic Thai chicken satay brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.

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Pajeon

Savory scallion pancake - rainy day tradition. This authentic Korean pajeon brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.

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Har Gow

Crystal shrimp dumplings - dim sum royalty. This authentic Chinese har gow brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. A labor of love that rewards patience.

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Siu Mai

Open-top pork dumplings - dim sum classic. This authentic Chinese siu mai brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.

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Scallion Pancakes

Crispy, flaky, savory - addictive appetizer. This authentic Chinese scallion pancakes brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.

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Croquetas de Jamon

Crispy ham croquettes - café staple. This authentic Cuban croquetas de jamon brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.

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Sambusa

Ethiopian samosas - spiced and crispy. This authentic Ethiopian sambusa brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.

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Pholourie

Spiced fried dough balls - party snack. This authentic Trinidadian pholourie brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.

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Alcapurrias

Fried fritters with meat filling - beach food. This authentic Puerto Rican alcapurrias brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.

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Bacalaitos

Crispy cod fritters - kiosk favorite. This authentic Puerto Rican bacalaitos brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.

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Empanadillas

Fried turnovers - party essential. This authentic Puerto Rican empanadillas brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.

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Chinchinga (Kebabs)

Grilled meat skewers - street food favorite. This authentic Ghanaian chinchinga (kebabs) brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.

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Chicharrón

Crispy fried pork - irresistible crackling. This authentic Dominican chicharrón brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.

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Empanadas Dominicanas

Baked turnovers - party staple. This authentic Dominican empanadas dominicanas brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.

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Diwali Samosas

Festival of lights appetizer - crispy delight. This authentic Indian diwali samosas brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.

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Stamp and Go

Crispy saltfish fritters - Jamaican street food. This authentic Jamaican stamp and go brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.

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Saltfish Fritters

Golden crispy bites - perfect snack. This authentic Jamaican saltfish fritters brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.

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Nkwobi

Spicy cow foot - Igbo delicacy. This authentic Nigerian nkwobi brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.

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Isi Ewu

Spiced goat head - ceremonial dish. This authentic Nigerian isi ewu brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. A labor of love that rewards patience.

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Tostadas de Tinga

Crispy flat tacos - topped delight. This authentic Mexican tostadas de tinga brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.

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Tod Mun Pla

Thai fish cakes - bouncy texture. This authentic Thai tod mun pla brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.

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Haemul Pajeon

Seafood scallion pancake - crispy savory. This authentic Korean haemul pajeon brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.

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Xiaolongbao

Soup dumplings - Shanghai treasure. This authentic Chinese xiaolongbao brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. A labor of love that rewards patience.

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Banh Khot

Mini crispy pancakes - bite-sized. This authentic Vietnamese banh khot brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.

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Stamp and Go

Crispy saltfish fritters - street food classic. This authentic Jamaican stamp and go brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.

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Haitian Kibbe

Lebanese-Haitian fusion - crispy outside. This authentic Haitian haitian kibbe brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.

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Chiktay

Smoked fish spread - strong flavored. This authentic Haitian chiktay brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.

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Peppered Snail

Spicy delicacy - bar favorite. This authentic Nigerian peppered snail brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.

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Peppered Gizzard

Chewy spicy snack - small chops. This authentic Nigerian peppered gizzard brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.

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Asun (Spicy Goat)

Grilled spicy goat - party starter. This authentic Nigerian asun (spicy goat) brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.

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Gizdodo

Gizzard and plantain - fusion snack. This authentic Nigerian gizdodo brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.

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Small Chops Platter

Party appetizers - celebration essential. This authentic Nigerian small chops platter brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.

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Fataya

Fish turnovers - street snack. This authentic Jamaican fataya brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.

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Somali Sambusa

Triangular pastries - Ramadan favorite. This authentic Jamaican somali sambusa brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.

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Seekh Kebab

Grilled skewers - smoky perfection. This authentic Jamaican seekh kebab brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.

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Malaysian Satay

Grilled skewers - night market favorite. This authentic Jamaican malaysian satay brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.

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Catrachas

Crispy tortilla bites - party snack. This authentic Jamaican catrachas brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.

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Enchiladas Hondureñas

Honduran style tostadas - different from Mexican. This authentic Jamaican enchiladas hondureñas brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.

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Pastelitos de Carne

Meat turnovers - party food. This authentic Jamaican pastelitos de carne brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.

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Tostadas Guatemaltecas

Crispy tortillas topped - street food. This authentic Jamaican tostadas guatemaltecas brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.

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Garnachas

Topped tortilla bites - party snack. This authentic Jamaican garnachas brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.

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Loaded Nachos

Ultimate appetizer - piled high. This authentic Jamaican loaded nachos brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.

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Queso Dip

Creamy cheese dip - addictive. This authentic Jamaican queso dip brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.

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Chalupas

Boat-shaped crispy tortilla. This authentic Jamaican chalupas brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.

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Taquitos

Rolled crispy tacos - party finger food. This authentic Jamaican taquitos brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.

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Chunky Guacamole

Fresh avocado dip - chip companion. This authentic Jamaican chunky guacamole brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.

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Patatas Bravas

Crispy potatoes - spicy sauce. This authentic Jamaican patatas bravas brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.

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Gambas al Ajillo

Garlic shrimp - sizzling hot. This authentic Jamaican gambas al ajillo brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.

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Chorizo al Vino

Wine-braised sausage - tapas classic. This authentic Jamaican chorizo al vino brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.

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Jamón Serrano Platter

Cured ham - Spanish pride. This authentic Jamaican jamón serrano platter brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.

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Croquetas de Jamón

Creamy ham croquettes - bar snack. This authentic Jamaican croquetas de jamón brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.

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Pimientos de Padrón

Blistered peppers - Russian roulette. This authentic Jamaican pimientos de padrón brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.

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Pan con Tomate

Tomato bread - Catalan breakfast. This authentic Jamaican pan con tomate brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.

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Empanadas Colombianas

Corn empanadas - street favorite. This authentic Jamaican empanadas colombianas brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.

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Tequeños

Cheese sticks - party essential. This authentic Jamaican tequeños brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.

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Empanadas Venezolanas

Corn empanadas - various fillings. This authentic Jamaican empanadas venezolanas brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.

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Papa a la Huancaína

Potatoes in creamy sauce - classic. This authentic Jamaican papa a la huancaína brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.

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Causa Limeña

Layered potato dish - cold appetizer. This authentic Jamaican causa limeña brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.

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Tiradito

Sashimi-style ceviche - no onion. This authentic Jamaican tiradito brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.