Dimitri Clarke joins the show to talk about the fundamentals of Jamaican cuisine. You may not be able to take a vacation there, but you CAN listen to this show and hear about some of the greatest hits from Jamaica.
In today's episode Dimitri and I discuss what some of the principal meals in Jamaican cuisine are. Dimitri and I discuss the background of Jamaica and its varied history of settlers and immigrant groups. We learn about ackee and saltfish, one of the most common breakfasts in Jamaica. Dimitri also shares his love for roasted breadfruit. When we begin to talk about some more staple lunch and dinner dishes, Dimitri shares his take on how to make the best jerk chicken. We discuss curry and the differences between Indian and Caribbean curries, and how curry goat is such a popular menu item as well. I learn about Dimitri's frustrations making rice and peas, another classic dish his mom has perfected but he just can't get right because of his damn instapot. We pivot to oxtail, an ingredient beloved the world over but becoming pricier constantly. We end by discussing some broader topics ranging from what a true staple dish of the midwest might be and what really constitutes American food.