Jamaican cuisine includes a mixture of cooking techniques, flavors and spices influenced by Amerindian, African, Irish, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Indian, Chinese and Middle Eastern people who have inhabited the island. A culinary melting pot that reflects the different cultures of their ancestors, focuses on fruits, vegetables, meats, and seafood that are all typically grown and sourced by the regional farmers.Popular Jamaican dishes include jerk chicken, curry goat, curry chicken, oxtail, fried dumplings, and ackee and saltfish.