Jerk Chicken
Spicy grilled chicken
24 hours
4.9
Caribbean cuisine blends African, European, Indian, and indigenous influences with tropical ingredients. From jerk chicken to rum-based cocktails, the islands offer vibrant flavors enhanced by local spices and fresh seafood.
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Regional Specialties
Jamaica
- • Jamaica: Jerk, Ackee, Patties, Blue Mountain Coffee
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- • Puerto Rico: Mofongo, Pernil, Arroz con Gandules, Piña Colada
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Caribbean Cooking Tips
Essential Ingredients
- • Scotch bonnet peppers
- • Allspice (pimento) for jerk
- • Coconut milk and fresh coconut
- • Plantains at various ripeness
Cooking Techniques
- • Jerk seasoning and grilling
- • Working with scotch bonnets
- • Proper rice and peas method
- • Using a pressure cooker