Jamaican Side Dishes

Bammy is a traditional cassava flatbread. The dough is often soaked in coconut milk, then fried, steamed, or baked. It originates from the Arawaks, who are the island's original inhabitants. The bread can usually be bought from local vendors, and ... READ MORE

Steamed cabbage is a flavorful Jamaican side dish that is often consumed for breakfast, paired with black mint tea, fried dumplings, or bread, although it can also be served for dinner, when it is usually accompanied by steamed rice. The cabbage i... READ MORE

Although it is technically a fruit, breadfruit is commonly consumed as a starchy side dish accompanying callaloo or ackee and saltfish. In Jamaica, people tend to roast a whole breadfruit on top of the stove over high heat, or in the oven. When th... READ MORE