Jamaican cuisine includes a mixture of cooking techniques, flavors and spices influenced by Amerindian, African, Irish, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Indian, Chinese and Middle Eastern people. It is also influenced by the crops introduced into the island from tropical Southeast Asia. All of which are now grown locally in Jamaica. A wide variety of seafood, tropical fruits and meats are available. Some Jamaican dishes are variations on cuisines brought to the island from elsewhere, modified to incorporate local produce and spices. Popular Jamaican dishes include curry goat, jerk chicken and pork, fried dumplings, and ackee and saltfish.
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