Jamaican Recipes
Bold jerk flavors, allspice, scotch bonnet peppers, and island spices that define Caribbean cooking.
66 recipes
Authentic Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Fiery, aromatic, and deeply flavored with scotch bonnet and allspice. This authentic Jamaican authentic jamaican jerk chicken brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Jamaican Rice and Peas
Creamy coconut-infused rice with tender kidney beans. This authentic Jamaican jamaican rice and peas brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Ackee and Saltfish
Jamaica's national dish - buttery ackee with savory salted cod. This authentic Jamaican ackee and saltfish brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Jamaican Oxtail Stew
Rich, fall-off-the-bone tender oxtail in thick savory gravy. This authentic Jamaican jamaican oxtail stew brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Jamaican Curry Goat
Aromatic curry with tender goat meat - a celebration staple. This authentic Jamaican jamaican curry goat brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Jamaican Beef Patties
Flaky golden pastry with spiced beef filling. This authentic Jamaican jamaican beef patties brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Jamaican Festival
Sweet, golden fried dumplings - perfect with jerk. This authentic Jamaican jamaican festival brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Jamaican Escovitch Fish
Crispy fried fish topped with tangy pickled vegetables. This authentic Jamaican jamaican escovitch fish brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Brown Stew Chicken
Tender chicken in rich, savory brown gravy. This authentic Jamaican brown stew chicken brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
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.
Mannish Water
Traditional goat soup - believed to be an aphrodisiac. This authentic Jamaican mannish water brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. A labor of love that rewards patience.
Run Down
Fish simmered in seasoned coconut milk until it 'runs down'. This authentic Jamaican run down brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Jamaican Fried Dumplings
Golden, crispy fried dough - breakfast staple. This authentic Jamaican jamaican fried dumplings brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Jamaican Callaloo
Sautéed leafy greens - healthy and delicious. This authentic Jamaican jamaican callaloo brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Stew Peas
Hearty bean stew with salted meat and dumplings. This authentic Jamaican stew peas 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.
Jamaican Sorrel
Festive red drink - Christmas tradition. This authentic Jamaican jamaican sorrel brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Bammy
Traditional cassava flatbread - Taino heritage. This authentic Jamaican bammy 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.
Blue Drawers (Duckunoo)
Sweet cornmeal pudding steamed in banana leaves. This authentic Jamaican blue drawers (duckunoo) brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Honey Glazed Christmas Ham
Sweet, sticky glazed ham - holiday centerpiece. This authentic Jamaican honey glazed christmas ham brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Caribbean Rum Cake
Boozy, moist cake - celebration essential. This authentic Jamaican caribbean rum cake brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Easter Escovitch Fish
Good Friday fish - Jamaican tradition. This authentic Jamaican easter escovitch fish brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
15-Minute Jerk Salmon
Fast, flavorful fish - healthy weeknight. This authentic Jamaican 15-minute jerk salmon brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Jerk Chicken Rice Bowl
Caribbean bowl - fast and fresh. This authentic Jamaican jerk chicken rice bowl brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Quick Rice and Peas
Fast Caribbean side - essential pairing. This authentic Jamaican quick rice and peas brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
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.
Cow Foot Stew
Gelatinous, rich stew - traditional comfort. This authentic Jamaican cow foot stew brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. A labor of love that rewards patience.
Jamaican Pepper Pot Soup
Thick green soup - Saturday tradition. This authentic Jamaican jamaican pepper pot soup brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Saltfish Fritters
Golden crispy bites - perfect snack. This authentic Jamaican saltfish fritters brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Guinep Drink
Refreshing tropical fruit drink. This authentic Jamaican guinep drink brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Matrimony
Tropical fruit dessert - marriage of flavors. This authentic Jamaican matrimony brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Gizzada
Coconut tart - Portuguese heritage sweet. This authentic Jamaican gizzada brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Totoes
Coconut drops - chewy sweet treat. This authentic Jamaican totoes brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Cornmeal Porridge
Creamy breakfast porridge - morning comfort. This authentic Jamaican cornmeal porridge brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Peanut Porridge
Nutty breakfast bowl - protein rich. This authentic Jamaican peanut porridge brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
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.
Cow Foot Stew
Gelatinous rich stew - traditional comfort. This authentic Jamaican cow foot stew brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. A labor of love that rewards patience.
Jamaican Pepper Pot Soup
Thick green soup - Saturday tradition. This authentic Jamaican jamaican pepper pot soup brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Matrimony
Tropical fruit dessert - marriage of flavors. This authentic Jamaican matrimony brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Gizzada
Coconut tart - Portuguese heritage sweet. This authentic Jamaican gizzada brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Cornmeal Porridge
Creamy breakfast - morning comfort. This authentic Jamaican cornmeal porridge brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Banana Porridge
Sweet breakfast porridge - energy boost. This authentic Jamaican banana porridge brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Hard Dough Bread
Dense chewy bread - bulla companion. This authentic Jamaican hard dough bread brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Bulla Cake
Ginger spiced flat cake - with cheese. This authentic Jamaican bulla cake brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Coconut Drops
Chewy coconut candy - street sweet. This authentic Jamaican coconut drops brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Plantain Tart
Sweet plantain pastry - unique treat. This authentic Jamaican plantain tart brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Turn Cornmeal
Savory cornmeal - comfort side dish. This authentic Jamaican turn cornmeal brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Jamaican Steamed Fish
Healthy fish dish - light and flavorful. This authentic Jamaican jamaican steamed fish brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Jamaican Fried Fish
Crispy fried fish - festival companion. This authentic Jamaican jamaican fried fish brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Jamaican Liver
Savory liver dish - iron rich. This authentic Jamaican jamaican liver brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Stewed Kidney
Offal delicacy - rich and savory. This authentic Jamaican stewed kidney brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Tripe and Beans
Traditional offal dish - tender delicious. This authentic Jamaican tripe and beans brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. A labor of love that rewards patience.
Sweet Potato Pudding
Dense spiced pudding - hell a top. This authentic Jamaican sweet potato pudding brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Jamaican Bread Pudding
Comfort dessert - waste not want not. This authentic Jamaican jamaican bread pudding brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Peanut Punch
Protein rich drink - energy booster. This authentic Jamaican peanut punch brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Sea Moss Drink
Health drink - mineral rich. This authentic Jamaican sea moss drink brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Jamaican Carrot Juice
Sweet carrot drink - Jamaican style. This authentic Jamaican jamaican carrot juice brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
June Plum Drink
Tart tropical drink - refreshing. This authentic Jamaican june plum drink brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Tamarind Balls
Sweet sour candy - tangy treat. This authentic Jamaican tamarind balls brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Grater Cake
Pink and white coconut candy. This authentic Jamaican grater cake brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Bustamante Backbone
Hard coconut candy - chewy challenge. This authentic Jamaican bustamante backbone brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. A labor of love that rewards patience.
Asham
Toasted corn snack - traditional treat. This authentic Jamaican asham brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Pinch Me Round
Coconut dumplings - sweet snack. This authentic Jamaican pinch me round brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.
Jackfruit Rundown
Vegan rundown - meat-free version. This authentic Jamaican jackfruit rundown brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.
Ital Stew
Rastafarian stew - no salt vegan. This authentic Jamaican ital stew brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Quick and easy for busy weeknights.