Four delights of Barbados
Known not only for its sun, sea, beaches and sand, Barbados is also widely regarded as the “Culinary Capital of the Caribbean.” With its rich variety of cuisine, it is characterized by strong spicy combinations of fresh lemon juice, thyme, chili peppers and parsley. Barbadian cuisine, commonly known as Bajan cuisine, is a mix of African, Indian, Irish, Creole, and British influences. A typical meal, usually served with one or more sauces, consists of a main dish of meat or fish, usually marinated with a mixture of herbs and spices, hot garnishes, and one or more salads.
Tasty food is one of the easiest ways to relieve the pressure of studying. Here are some of the tastiest and most delicious heavenly dishes served in Barbados that can help you cope with being out of your comfort zone while abroad.
1. Neck-Neck:
Cou-Cou, a delicious Barbadian national dish, is prepared with cornmeal kernels and fresh okra, or breadfruit and green plantains, and then topped with a variety of tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers.
This amazing combination is, of course, a favorite of proud Barbadians everywhere. Usually in Barbados it is served accompanied by flying fish.
2. Flying fish:
Barbados is known as the “Land of Flying Fish” as it accounts for approximately 60% of all fish landed on the island. The flying fish is a big part of the country’s cultural identity and is served primarily with the country’s national dish, the Cou-Cou.
Flying Fish is indeed one of the national symbols of Barbados and features prominently in national artifacts such as coins and local artwork. Anyone who has ever tasted this little local delicacy is hooked on its unique flavor.
This little fish is one of the defining characteristics of a typical Bajan meal that is served steamed, fried, pickled, grilled, on savory bread, or with a side of our infamous Cou-Cou.
3. Macaroni cake:
Macaroni Pie, sometimes referred to as the island’s unofficial national dish or simply a ‘tart’, is a perennial favorite and a rich baked version of mac and cheese. The macaroni cake tastes a little different throughout with a fabulous cross between casserole, mac n cheese, and spaghetti.
Macaroni cake is one of the most popular and delicious dishes in Barbados and the Caribbean. It is commonly eaten as a side dish alongside fried fish in Barbados. It is also prepared as a spicy dish, using spices such as black pepper, curry powder, and hot sauces.
4. Fish cakes:
Fish cakes are perhaps the most popular dish in Barbados, found on almost every menu, from 5-star hotels to street vendors. It consists of fillets of fish or other seafood with a potato patty, sometimes it is even covered with breadcrumbs or batter and fried until golden to perfection.
A more delicious version of Bajan’s cutter is the ‘Bread and Two’ which includes two fish cakes, a slice of cheese, and obviously pepper sauce.
Foods such as rice and peas, salty bread, cutters, pudding and souse, conkies, breadfruit, rum punch, sweet bread, black cake go down, pepper shakers, pastries, sea eggs, and many more are worthy inclusions on this list of delicacies. .
The list would go on!