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A FOOD TRADITION

British Caribbean cuisine

British Caribbean cuisine reflects the food traditions of Caribbean communities in the United Kingdom, particularly those with Jamaican, Trinidadian, Barbadian, Grenadian, and other island connections. It combines Caribbean ingredients and methods with British availability and urban community life. Rice and peas, plantain, yams, cassava, okra, saltfish, goat, chicken, and seafood are common, while marinating, jerk grilling, stewing, frying, smoking, and pepper-based seasoning are characteristic techniques. Recognizable examples include jerk chicken, curry goat, and saltfish with ackee. The category is intentionally broad because Caribbean cuisines remain distinct while sharing overlapping histories and techniques.

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