Typical foods in the Caribbean


When looking for a vacation destination that is purely sun and sand, it is very likely that one of your main options is go to the caribbeanAnd it is undoubtedly the number 1 destination in the world for all those who want to enjoy a vacation in the sun and doing nothing but rest and, occasionally, adventure tourism. At HardHobbitToBreak we have told you so far about a wide variety of destinations in that paradise and today I would like to focus on its gastronomy.

It is true that in the Caribbean there are many countries and each one has its culinary peculiarities, but there are a few dishes that you can find practically in any corner and that you must try since they are the most typical, something like if you come to Spain not You can leave without eating paella, stew, bean stew or Galician empanada (among many other things). Take note of the typical Caribbean food and the details of each one:

Yam (Haiti): This ingredient is used to cook fufu, which are small balls of yam puree, although it is also used to make some fried foods or to steam. It is a tuber with which you can also prepare bread, puddings or flour, so in this country you can find it in almost any dish you eat.

Calalú and Malanga (Cuba): Calalú is made with pork and flour and can not only be eaten in Cuba but also in other countries such as Haiti, also being considered as a divine food that is usually eaten in religious ceremonies. Malanga is used to make buns and is also used as a substitute for wheat flour or starch to thicken sauces or make cookies.

Yucca: You can find it in almost all countries and it is the food with which most dishes are prepared, such as arepas, cassava tamales, atoles and even cookies. Highlight a delicious one called bamy and they are like corn pancakes but thicker and also made with cassava. It is also used to wrap ground beans or meat.

Akí (Jamaica): Also written ackee, it is one of the most famous dishes in the country, especially when it is prepared with cod, to which they also usually add a little bit of chili so that it has a spicy touch. It is so famous internationally that it is even sold canned in the United States and in several European countries.

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