Jamaican Snacks

Although pies filled with meat are popular in many countries throughout the world as a great way to turn cheap cuts of meat into savory bites and making sure that no food goes to waste, Jamaican meat patties are enhanced with unique African and In... READ MORE

Stamp and go is a Jamaican road snack consisting of fritters usually made with salt cod, although callaloo, ackee, and conch are also often used in the preparation. It can be consumed for breakfast or as an appetizer. The dish is traditionally acc... READ MORE

Bulla cake has a round and flat shape, and it is made with flour, molasses, and baking powder. It can be either light- or dark-colored and is often spiced with ginger or nutmeg. The cake first appeared in the 19th century and from the 1980s it&rsq... READ MORE

Peanut drops are popular Jamaican snacks made by boiling roasted peanuts and minced ginger in water with brown sugar. The peanuts are boiled until the water evaporates and the sugar becomes sticky like caramel. Peanut drops are left to cool and ha... READ MORE

Toto is a popular Jamaican cake consisting of flour, sugar, grated coconut, eggs, milk, butter, and flavorings such as allspice, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. There are some variations on the recipe, so many people like to add raisins and rum into the... READ MORE

Solomon Gundy is a popular Jamaican fish pâté made with smoked red herring or mackerel combined with hot peppers, onions, and spices. The dish is traditionally served with crackers as an appetizer or a snack. It is recommended to pair... READ MORE