What's the difference between Cajun and jerk seasoning?

Table of Contents:

1. What's the difference between Cajun and jerk seasoning?
2. What is the flavor profile of Caribbean cuisine?
3. What peppers are used in Caribbean cooking?
4. What spices are considered Caribbean?
5. Is all Caribbean food spicy?
6. Is cilantro used in Caribbean cuisine?

What's the difference between Cajun and jerk seasoning?

Although it relies heavily on the leafy based herbs (which are taken from European cultures), the paprika and pepper blends are a nuance which is frequently found in the Cajun based spices. Jerk seasoning principally consists of allspice[a] and Scotch bonnet peppers.

What is the flavor profile of Caribbean cuisine?

The Caribbean is a giant melting pot of flavors. Flavors influencing Caribbean cuisine come from India, Africa, Asia, and Europe. Caribbean food is bold, flavorful, spicy, hot, fresh, and truly representative of a world cuisine that stands on its own.

What peppers are used in Caribbean cooking?

Both Scotch bonnet and Habanero peppers are widely used in Caribbean's cuisine. However, the Scotch bonnet is the used most commonly in local recipes.

What spices are considered Caribbean?

These are the herbs and spices of the Caribbean:

• Allspice. Allspice is also known as pimenta and is actually a small berry. ...
• Ginger. Ginger is used in various cuisines throughout the world. ...
• Cinnamon. ...
• Nutmeg. ...
• Cloves. ...
• Garlic. ...
• Paprika.

Is all Caribbean food spicy?

With very few exceptions (Jamaican jerk dishes come to mind) Caribbean food is not spicy at all.

Is cilantro used in Caribbean cuisine?

Cilantro is heavily featured in Spanish Caribbean cooking. This spicy green herb is used to make many salsas sauces and salads. Cilantro also helps to combat high cholesterol. Basil is used to flavor many Caribbean dishes including seafood and beef dishes and rice.