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JAMAICA





Map of Jamaica
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LOCATION:
Caribbean, island in the Caribbean Sea, south of Cuba

CAPITAL CITY:
Kingston

POPULATION:
2,825,928 (July 2009 est.)

LANGUAGES:
English, English patois

WEBSITE:
www.visitjamaica.com

Recipes From Jamaica



Jamaican cuisine is influenced, for the most part, by the cooking styles and ingredients of Africa and Asia. Jamaica is rich in delicious seafood, spicy seasonings, vegetables, and tropical fruits. Salt cod, beef, pork, and chicken are all popular, with curry goat being a particular favorite. Staple foods include cassava, plantains, corn, okra, yams, beans (which Jamaicans call peas), and a variety of greens. Jamaicans make delicious desserts with coconut, bananas, and other tropical fruits.
Orange and Ginger Chicken

Orange and Ginger Chicken

This traditional chicken recipe is spicy, aromatic, appetizing, and easy to make. It is great for a family dinner, where you can bring a Jamaican kitchen right into your home!
Find this recipie on Page 51 of Kitchens of the World
Coconut Pudding

Coconut Pudding

This coconut pudding makes a light and delicious dessert. Coconut is a traditional ingredient in Jamaican cooking, and this recipe is easy to make and delightful to eat.
Find this recipie on Page 52 of Kitchens of the World