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Guadeloupe Essentials
A considered first route through Guadeloupe: the foods that carry its everyday habits, celebrations, ingredients, and memory.
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Fried Bread Sandwich
Bokit
Guadeloupe's street food; a deep-fried bread sandwich filled with saltfish, chicken, pork, or vegetables; the archipelago's must-have sandwich.
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Salt Cod Fritters
Accras de Morue
The essential Guadeloupean appetizer; fried salted cod fritters with herbs and spices; served with chien sauce; found everywhere from beach bars to family kitchens.
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Chicken Colombo
Colombo de Poulet
Guadeloupe's signature dish; chicken simmered with Colombo powder and root vegetables; a spicy ishtu reflecting Indian influence; served with rice and black-eyed peas.
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Fish Court-Bouillon
Court-Bouillon
The main culinary dish of Guadeloupe; fish poached in a spiced tomato-based court-bouillon; the traditional Creole main course.
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Tourment d'Amour
A small pie from Les Saintes; a crisp shortbread crust topped with coconut, sugar, vanilla, and rum custard; also versions with guava or passion fruit.
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Creole Blood Sausage
Boudin Creole
Spiced blood sausage; a charcuterie specialty; often grilled or pan-fried; traditionally served as a starter.