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Jamaican Dishes That Still Taste Great When Ordered As Takeout

15 June 2023
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Jamaican cuisine is delicious; there is no doubt about that. However, a lot of Jamaican dishes are soups or stews, which may be prone to spills when ordered as takeout. Other dishes are fried and will lose their crispiness when ordered as takeout. So, if you are ordering takeout from a Jamaican restaurant, this is important to keep in mind. Here are a few excellent Jamaican dishes that stand up to the challenges associated with takeout and are unlikely to disappoint.

Jerk Chicken

Jerk chicken is perhaps one of the best-known Jamaican dishes. It will remind you of typical American barbecue chicken, but the spice mixture used to season it is quite different. Jerk seasoning, which is rubbed on the chicken before it is grilled, contains cinnamon, allspice, and cloves. Just enough of these ingredients are used to give the chicken a more complex, nuanced flavor. The other flavors in jerk seasoning are pimento, garlic, and Scotch bonnet pepper. The Scotch bonnet pepper, especially, is a quintessential flavor in Jamaican cuisine and makes this dish a great one to experience when ordering takeout. If anything, the jerk chicken will be even more flavorful after it is packed up in a takeout container and left to rest for a few minutes. Most restaurants will serve it with a side of rice, and maybe some stir-fried veggies.

Curried Goat

Goat meat is not very common in the United States, but if you manage to find a Jamaican restaurant, there is a good chance they'll serve goat. Curried goat is goat that has been seasoned with a spice blend containing ginger, garlic onion, hot peppers, and a variety of herbs. Unlike Asian curries, which typically have a sauce, Jamaican curried goat is usually rubbed with this blend and then grilled or roasted. You'll usually find it served with a thick sauce and potatoes. It will still be tender and flavorful if delivered or ordered as takeout.

Fish Escovitch

Usually, ordering fish as takeout might result in a dry, bland meal. But this Jamaican fish dish is an exception. Fish escovitch is usually made with red snapper. The fish is topped with pickled veggies, such as carrots and pimentos. These veggies keep the moisture in the fish, even if you order it as takeout. The contrast between the briny flavor of the fish and the sour, fermented flavor of the veggies is enjoyable.

Enjoy these dishes the next time you order from a Jamaican takeout restaurant.