Caribbean Food

Caribbean dish is a collection of the cuisine of many other cultures. It has a hind of African, Amerindian, British, French, Hispanic, and even Indian and Chinese. However, the dominant tastes are that of African and British because these are the more dominant race that inhabits the islands.

Something in common

Though most dishes in the islands are different from each other, almost all are served with rice. Rice is the staple food and meals in the Caribs are never complete without it.

Another thing all dishes in the different islands of the Caribbean have in common is that most may be served with seafood as the main ingredient.

Popular dishes

Some of the Caribbean dishes famous even outside the bounds of the islands are commonly called "jerks". These are seasoned meat with a unique spicy kick. It is said to have roots from the Creoles of New Orleans. Another is goat and chicken curry which are popular in the islands which where penetrated by Indians.

Natural eats

Aside from foods cooked by the islanders, the Caribbean is also proud of its natural gifts. Fruits and vegetables are abundant in the island and these are eaten aside from the cooked dishes. People take them as dessert or side dish to their meals. Others even include these into their cookings.