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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Essentials
A considered first route through Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: the foods that carry its everyday habits, celebrations, ingredients, and memory.
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Roasted Breadfruit and Fried Jackfish
Roasted Breadfruit and Jackfish
The national dish of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; whole breadfruit roasted over an open fire until charred and smoky; served with fried jackfish marinated in lemon juice and dusted in flour; accompanied by a sauce of onions, tomatoes, garlic, and thyme; a dish; the plate of the islands.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Madongo Dumplings
Unique specialty of Saint Vincent; made from native arrowroot flour, coconut, and nutmeg; naturally gluten-free; arrowroot is only grown in Saint Vincent; found at local street food stalls and family-run eateries; a dish; a unique Vincentian specialty.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Madungo Bakes
Fried bread made from arrowroot; typically include nutmeg and coconut; the use of arrowroot flour is unique to St Vincent; madungo is the Vincentian word for arrowroot; a dish; a unique Vincentian specialty.
Antigua and Barbuda
Antiguan Sweet Dumpling
Ducana
Dumpling-like dish made with sweet potatoes, coconut milk, and spices such as nutmeg; steamed and served in a banana leaf; a palate-pleasing dish with a contrast of savoury and sweet flavours; a specialty of Saint Vincent; a dish.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Saltfish Buljol
Dish of stewed salted cod fish with onions, sweet peppers, and tomatoes; uses spicy peppers; the word buljol evolved from the French words brule (burn) and gueule (mouth); a refreshing, savoury salad served cold; a staple across Saint Vincent; a dish.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Fish Blaff
Spicy poached fish ishtu; the fish is marinated with limes and green seasoning; ingredients include onions, garlic, lime, hot peppers, and herbs; the most enjoyable part is the gravy; served with ducana or breadfruit; a dish; a traditional Caribbean dish.