Much
like its culture, the cuisine of Jamaica is also a wonderful blend of
varied influences, spices, flavors, and cooking methods. Jamaican
dishes are very hot and spicy. The use of strong spices and various
aromatic herbs in the recipes have made Jamaican dishes very popular
throughout the world. Their national dish is Ackee and Saltfish. The
spicy jerk pork and jerk chicken are also favorites.
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Jamaicans, especially the Rastafarians, prefer vegetarian dishes which
are also equally famous. Fruits and vegetables form the main
ingredients of many recipes. Spices unique to Jamaica such as jerk are
used. Their national drink is Jamaican rum. Blue mountain coffee and
hibiscus tea are also served.
Jamaican food is available
overseas, especially in areas having significant Jamaican diasporas.
The Jamaican taste is also savored by various international
communities. There are numerous Jamaican restaurants in the United
Kingdom, Canada, and North America.
