Take Your Tastebuds on A Culinary Journey

Take Your Tastebuds on A Culinary Journey 

By Kisha Gulley

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If you're a food enthusiast, get ready to embark on a delicious adventure through the vibrant and rich world of Afro-Caribbean cuisine. From tantalizing spices to mouthwatering dishes, this post will introduce you to the diverse and flavorful culinary traditions that have shaped the Afro-Caribbean food scene.

What are some popular spices in Afro Caribbean foods?

Scotch Bonnet Peppers: Known for their fiery heat, these peppers add a distinctive kick to many dishes. Allspice: A key ingredient in jerk seasoning, allspice offers a unique blend of flavors reminiscent of cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Thyme: Often used in marinades and stews, thyme adds earthy and citrusy notes. Ginger: Adds warmth and depth to both savory and sweet dishes.

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Ingredients

1 whole chicken  salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon Jerk Seasoning ½ tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 cup jerk marinade or jerk sauce

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Arroz Con Guandú Y Coco (Panamanian Coconut Rice with Pigeon Peas)

White rice Pigeon peas (canned peas will be sufficient) coconut oil (olive oil would also work) coconut milk sofrito garlic

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Haitian Spaghetti (Espageti)

Ingredients

Spaghetti Tomatoes White Onions Fresh Thyme Tomato Paste   

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Green Onions Garlic Powder Habanero Pepper Chicken Bouillion Extra Virgin Olive Oil 

Jamaican Oxtails

oxtails all-purpose flour olive oil habanero pepper medium onion garlic cloves medium carrot celery stalks red bell pepper bay leaves salt & pepper allspice red wine Jerk BBQ Sauce beef broth fresh thyme sprigs

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Trinidad Pastelle

Ingredients

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Garlic Black pepper Pimento peppers Capers Olives Raisins Celery Chadon beni

Cornmeal flour Vegetable oil Sugar Salt Warm water Ground beef Onion Chive