The foods of Jamaica include different kinds of dishes from a combination of cultures that came to the island from Europe. Much of the food introduced is now locally grown and many different kinds of tropical fruits, meats and seafood can also be found there. Common breakfast might include saltfish and ackee. Ackee is Jamaica's national fruit. It has a bright red color that when ripe, bursts open to offer a yellowish flesh that is mild and soft with a creamy flavor. Other common dishes in the morning include plantain or peanut porridge, cornmeal and steamed fish. Jamaicans often enjoy a broth called fish tea, buttered roasted yams with saltfish, or pepperpot soup for lunch.
