Appetizers Recipes
Starters and snacks to kick off your meal
72 recipes
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.
Haitian Akra
Crispy malanga fritters - perfect street food. This authentic Haitian haitian akra brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Suya
Spicy grilled beef skewers - iconic street food. This authentic Nigerian suya brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
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.
Samosa
Crispy triangular pastries with spiced potato filling. This authentic Indian samosa brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Guacamole
Fresh, chunky avocado dip - universally loved. This authentic Mexican guacamole brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Chicken Satay
Grilled skewers with creamy peanut sauce. This authentic Thai chicken satay brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Lumpia Shanghai
Crispy spring rolls - party essential. This authentic Filipino lumpia shanghai brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Ackee Fritters
Crispy fried ackee bites - creative appetizer. This authentic Jamaican ackee fritters brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Solomon Gundy
Spicy smoked herring paste - strong and savory. This authentic Jamaican solomon gundy brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Marinad
Spicy fritters - addictive snack. This authentic Haitian marinad brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
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.
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.
Chicken Satay
Grilled skewers with peanut sauce - crowd pleaser. This authentic Thai chicken satay brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Pajeon
Savory scallion pancake - rainy day tradition. This authentic Korean pajeon brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
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.
Siu Mai
Open-top pork dumplings - dim sum classic. This authentic Chinese siu mai brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Scallion Pancakes
Crispy, flaky, savory - addictive appetizer. This authentic Chinese scallion pancakes brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Croquetas de Jamon
Crispy ham croquettes - café staple. This authentic Cuban croquetas de jamon brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Sambusa
Ethiopian samosas - spiced and crispy. This authentic Ethiopian sambusa brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Pholourie
Spiced fried dough balls - party snack. This authentic Trinidadian pholourie brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Alcapurrias
Fried fritters with meat filling - beach food. This authentic Puerto Rican alcapurrias brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Bacalaitos
Crispy cod fritters - kiosk favorite. This authentic Puerto Rican bacalaitos brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Empanadillas
Fried turnovers - party essential. This authentic Puerto Rican empanadillas brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
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.
Chicharrón
Crispy fried pork - irresistible crackling. This authentic Dominican chicharrón brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Empanadas Dominicanas
Baked turnovers - party staple. This authentic Dominican empanadas dominicanas brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Diwali Samosas
Festival of lights appetizer - crispy delight. This authentic Indian diwali samosas brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
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.
Saltfish Fritters
Golden crispy bites - perfect snack. This authentic Jamaican saltfish fritters brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Nkwobi
Spicy cow foot - Igbo delicacy. This authentic Nigerian nkwobi brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
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.
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.
Tod Mun Pla
Thai fish cakes - bouncy texture. This authentic Thai tod mun pla brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Haemul Pajeon
Seafood scallion pancake - crispy savory. This authentic Korean haemul pajeon brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Xiaolongbao
Soup dumplings - Shanghai treasure. This authentic Chinese xiaolongbao brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. A labor of love that rewards patience.
Banh Khot
Mini crispy pancakes - bite-sized. This authentic Vietnamese banh khot brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
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.
Haitian Kibbe
Lebanese-Haitian fusion - crispy outside. This authentic Haitian haitian kibbe brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Chiktay
Smoked fish spread - strong flavored. This authentic Haitian chiktay brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Peppered Snail
Spicy delicacy - bar favorite. This authentic Nigerian peppered snail brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Peppered Gizzard
Chewy spicy snack - small chops. This authentic Nigerian peppered gizzard brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Asun (Spicy Goat)
Grilled spicy goat - party starter. This authentic Nigerian asun (spicy goat) brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Gizdodo
Gizzard and plantain - fusion snack. This authentic Nigerian gizdodo brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Small Chops Platter
Party appetizers - celebration essential. This authentic Nigerian small chops platter brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Fataya
Fish turnovers - street snack. This authentic Jamaican fataya brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Somali Sambusa
Triangular pastries - Ramadan favorite. This authentic Jamaican somali sambusa brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Seekh Kebab
Grilled skewers - smoky perfection. This authentic Jamaican seekh kebab brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Malaysian Satay
Grilled skewers - night market favorite. This authentic Jamaican malaysian satay brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Catrachas
Crispy tortilla bites - party snack. This authentic Jamaican catrachas brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Enchiladas Hondureñas
Honduran style tostadas - different from Mexican. This authentic Jamaican enchiladas hondureñas brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Pastelitos de Carne
Meat turnovers - party food. This authentic Jamaican pastelitos de carne brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Tostadas Guatemaltecas
Crispy tortillas topped - street food. This authentic Jamaican tostadas guatemaltecas brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Garnachas
Topped tortilla bites - party snack. This authentic Jamaican garnachas brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Loaded Nachos
Ultimate appetizer - piled high. This authentic Jamaican loaded nachos brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Queso Dip
Creamy cheese dip - addictive. This authentic Jamaican queso dip brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Chalupas
Boat-shaped crispy tortilla. This authentic Jamaican chalupas brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Taquitos
Rolled crispy tacos - party finger food. This authentic Jamaican taquitos brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Chunky Guacamole
Fresh avocado dip - chip companion. This authentic Jamaican chunky guacamole brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Patatas Bravas
Crispy potatoes - spicy sauce. This authentic Jamaican patatas bravas brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
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.
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.
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.
Croquetas de Jamón
Creamy ham croquettes - bar snack. This authentic Jamaican croquetas de jamón brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
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.
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.
Empanadas Colombianas
Corn empanadas - street favorite. This authentic Jamaican empanadas colombianas brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Tequeños
Cheese sticks - party essential. This authentic Jamaican tequeños brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Empanadas Venezolanas
Corn empanadas - various fillings. This authentic Jamaican empanadas venezolanas brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
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.
Causa Limeña
Layered potato dish - cold appetizer. This authentic Jamaican causa limeña brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Tiradito
Sashimi-style ceviche - no onion. This authentic Jamaican tiradito brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.