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Patties

This pastry is a product of
colonisation due to the aid of

cultural influence from the various

ethnic groups.

This pastry can be enjoyed as a
complete meal as it often stuffed

with varied pre-cooked foods such
as: beef, cheese, shrimp, Ackee,
Callaloo, chicken, pork; among

others and is most times
accompanied by a ‘coco-bread’.

Often enjoyed in the lunch time,

the Jamaican patty companies
vie to have the best tasting patties
to attract the consumers.

(British Contribution)

Rice

This edible starch grain is

produced by a plant and is
enjoyed as a main source of
starch for many countries across

the world. This grain is dominant in

the Asian countries as it was
introduced to Jamaica by the

Asians.

Rice is cooked by boiling and is
enjoyed alone or as a side dish.
Many variations have been

introduced over time with its

preparation: rice and peas,
seasoned rice, rice porridge and

even rice pudding.
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(Asian Contribution)