Jamaican Cuisine
๐ breadRank #10medium
Bammy
Bammy is a traditional Jamaican flatbread made from cassava flour, known for its dense, slightly chewy texture and subtle earthy flavor. It is commonly served as a side dish with fried fish or other savory meals and holds cultural significance as a staple food of the indigenous Arawak people, later embraced in Jamaican cuisine.
4 ingredients
earthyslightly sweetnuttysavory
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Indigenous70%
Jamaican30%
Ingredients
- cassava flour2 cups
- water1 cup
- salt1 tsp
- coconut milk1/2 cup
Method
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Origin Story
Bammy originated from the indigenous Arawak people of Jamaica who processed cassava to make this bread. It has remained a cultural food staple, particularly in coastal communities.
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Indigenous70%
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