“Skankin Sweet” also known as the great Escovitch Fish

Wagwan!

Today we’re talking about our dish “Skankin Sweet” also known as Escovitch red snapper fish fried with rice and peas, sweet plantain, Jamaican festival bread and our in-house pickled cucumber, carrot, and red onion salad OR steamed veggies.

If you love full of flavor foods, this is the one for you, my friend!

But where this dish come from and when it was first made?

Escovitch Fish got its roots from Spanish and Jewish cuisine, with a little influence from West Africa too. The word "escovitch" comes from the Spanish word "escabeche," which means pickling.

In Jamaica, we make Escovitch Fish by frying up red snapper or kingfish till it's crispy and golden, den we top it with a spicy vinegar sauce made with a blend of spices. We serve it with boiled or fried dumplings and festival.

It's said that Escovitch Fish was first made in Jamaica a long time ago when Spanish and Jewish immigrants brought their cooking styles and spices to the island. And now it's a staple of Jamaican cuisine, loved by locals and tourists alike.

Come stop by at our restaurant and get you a plate.

Bless up!

P.S. Wondering what the name means? We named this dish after one of our favorite songs by reggae artist, Chronixx.