An important feature of local cooking is the active use of spices and seasonings. Here they cook dishes with curry, often add hot peppers, garlic and ginger to meat and fish dishes, so local dishes may be very spicy. Many dishes in Kingston restaurants are necessarily served with specialty sauces, and Pickapeppa Sauce is a real pride of locals. The recipe of this sauce is kept secret, its small bottles are very popular souvenirs among tourists.
Among the most common dishes that are worth trying while in Kingston are goat curry and original Cows Cod soup. The first dish is considered so hearty and nutritious that it is included in the daily diet of all local athletes. Exotic fruit Chocho is used for the preparation of a variety of stews that will appeal to fans of savory vegetable dishes.
In the markets and in some restaurants of Kingston, you can try jerked meat, the cooking traditions of which date back more than one hundred years. Many popular dishes that are characterized by affordable prices are prepared from chicken. Especially delicious are grilled dishes.
One of the most famous and popular restaurants in Jamaica is Cardiff Hall. This is a historic restaurant that has preserved the unique atmosphere of past centuries. Here you can taste classic versions of the most popular regional dishes, as well as enjoy wines of local production.
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