Jamaican curry powder is a vibrant, turmeric-heavy spice blend distinguished by the inclusion of local pimento (allspice) and warming island aromatics most commonly used for making curry chicken, curry goat, curry oxtail curry conch, Curry lobster, Curry shrimp, and savory stews or marinades.
Popular Dishes
- Curry Chicken: The most famous use, cooked with bone-in chicken, potatoes, carrots, and Scotch bonnet peppers.
- Curry Goat, Beef Oxtail: Used heavily on tough, flavorful meats where the warm spices break down and enrich the heavy, savory gravy.
- Seafood and Vegetables: Mixed into curry shrimp, lobster, conch, stewed fish, tofu, or callaloo.
Cooking Techniques
- Burning the Curry: A vital technique where the powder is heated in oil for 1–2 minutes before adding other ingredients to remove raw bitterness and bloom the aromas.
- Dry Rubs and Marinades: Rubbed directly onto fish, pork, or chicken alongside fresh thyme, garlic, and scallions prior to cooking.
Additional information
| Weight | 5 oz |
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