More than jerk chicken: Jamaica
More than jerk chicken: Jamaica

The Moreish Podcast: Caribbean History, Culture, and Cuisine by Hema Ramsingh

Episode notes

Hema and Mireille delve into the rich history of Jamaica, covering the arrival of various groups like the Tainos, Spanish, British, and immigrants from different regions. Mireille discusses the Maroon Wars, slave rebellions, emancipation from slavery, and the influence of Rastafari and Obeah on Jamaican culture. Hema dives into Jamaican cuisine, particularly the national dish of ackee and saltfish, linking it to the transatlantic slave trade and the triangular trade route.

Resources

https://bridginghistories.com/what-you-have-shared/introduction-to-ackee-and-saltfish

https://opm.gov.jm/symbols/national-fruit-ackee/

https://www.visitjamaica.com/

http://wwwchem.uwimona.edu.jm/lectures/ackee.html

https://www.britannica.com/money/triangular-trade

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