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Jamaican-Inspired Cooking

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Jerk chicken, Rice and peas, Curry goat, Ackee and saltfish, Patties, Rum cake, Gizzada Tamarind balls, Sweet potato pudding and Fried plantain are popular Jamaican-inspired savoury and sweet dishes enjoyed in the UK.

Here’s a curated list of ingredients to inspire and support Jamaican-inspired cooking. Whether you’re developing a new product, looking to learn about Jamaican cuisine or feeling inspired to head to the kitchen, we’re sure you’ll find something on this list to help you create something amazing!

  • Ackee
  • Allspice
  • Bay leaf
  • Black beans
  • Black pepper
  • Breadfruit
  • Brown sugar
  • Callaloo
  • Caribbean style Hot sauce
  • Cassava
  • Cinnamon
  • Cloves
  • Coconut milk
  • Cornmeal
  • Escallion
  • Green bananas
  • Gungo peas
  • Jamaican ginger
  • Jamaican thyme
  • Jamaican-style curry powder
  • Jerk seasoning
  • Kidney beans
  • Nutmeg
  • Paprika
  • Pimento berries
  • Plantain
  • Saltfish
  • Scotch bonnet pepper
  • Spring onion
  • Sweet potato
  • Sweetsop
  • Yam

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