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jamaica

Just southwest of Haiti and across the Jamaica Channel is the third largest island in the Caribbean, where the average temperature is 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Jamaica is known for its snowy white sand beaches with more than 700 caves to explore. The island has a variety of culinary influences—African, French, Spanish, Chinese, British, and Indian food have all contributed to Jamaican cuisine. Reggae dance and music comes from Jamaica, as did the late Bob Marley, who was internationally known for his reggae music.

There is a style of cooking meats in Jamaica called “jerk.” It can be either dry or wet, but either way has very spicy seasoning, which usually includes allspice and Scotch bonnet peppers. Ackee and Saltfish is one of the main dishes served in Jamaica. Ackee is a tree fruit which has been described as having a texture like butter. If this fruit is not handled properly in the ripening and cooking processes, it has toxins that can literally kill you. Ackee is banned by the US FDA…so there’s no Ackee and Saltfish on this menu. I do have a popular Jamaican seafood dish, Curry Shrimp and Rice, for you.