Jerk chicken is the most popular Caribbean dish for Brits, new data shows.
In preparation for the Notting Hill Carnival this weekend, which celebrates Caribbean culture, Uber Eats has released the top 10 favourite Caribbean dishes in the UK from what its customers order.
Following jerk chicken in second place is the traditional goat curry and by oxtail stew in third.
Other top 10 favourites making the list are: Chicken stew, Caribbean punch, curried mutton, Caribbean patty, Mac and cheese, plantains and ackee and saltfish.
Toussaint Wattinne, General Manager of Uber Eats in the UK, said: “Notting Hill Carnival is an unmissable event on London’s cultural calendar, and we cannot wait to celebrate again this year!
"Caribbean food is at the heart of the festival, and who doesn’t love a classic jerk chicken dish?
"If you can’t make it to the carnival itself, Uber Eats is here to help celebrate with a host of deliciously authentic dishes available on the app and conveniently delivered to your door.”
The UK’s Top 10 Favourite Caribbean Dishes:
Jerk chicken
Grilled chicken marinated in spicy, jerk sauce
Goat curry
A rich and delicious curry with goat meat
Oxtail stew
A warming stew with oxtail and beans
Chicken stew
A mouthwatering chicken stew with peppers and spices
Caribbean punch
A fruity rum punch
Curried mutton
A flavoursome curry with tender goat meat
Caribbean patty
A pastry that contains various fillings and spices
Mac and cheese
A cheesy baked pasta dish
Plantains
A part of the banana family, sliced and fried to perfection
Ackee and Saltfish
Ackee is a Jamaican fruit served with salt cod
The delivery service has also revealed the favourite Caribbean restaurants in the UK for its customers, with popular chain Turtle Bay coming out on top.
Five of the best Caribbean restaurants in the UK, available to order on the app:
Turtle Bay (several locations)
Food Dhaba (London)
Mama’s Kitchen (Nottingham)
Domdines (Birmingham)
Manjaros (Leeds)
Notting Hill Carnival takes place over Sunday August 25 and Monday August 26.
