Popular Jamaican dishes include curry goat, fried dumplings, ackee and saltfish (cod) – the national dish of Jamaica – fried plantain, "jerk", steamed cabbage and "rice and peas" (pigeon peas or kidney beans). Jamaican cuisine has been adapted by

 African, Indian, British, French, Spanish and Chinese influences. 

Jamaican patties and various pastries and breads are also popular as well as fruit beverages.