What food do they eat in the Caribbean?


What food do they eat in the Caribbean?

Here are some of the foods to try during your next trip to the Caribbean.
  • Jerk chicken. You'll know if you've had jerk chicken before; it's just that good. ...
  • Conch fritters. ...
  • Ackee and saltfish. ...
  • Rice and pigeon peas. ...
  • Pepperpot stew. ...
  • Flying fish and cou cou. ...
  • Mofongo. ...
  • Callaloo.


How healthy is Caribbean food?

The Caribbean diet is rich in seafood, vegetables, fruits and plant-based proteins. Both raw and cooked, the fruits and vegetables native to this region are packed with health benefits.


Is Caribbean food high in fat?

Palm oils, and coconut oils, which are commonly used in African Caribbean cooking, are very high in saturated fat. Try using a healthy alternative such as monounsaturated fat like olive oil or rapeseed oil instead.


Which Caribbean country has the best food?

Anguilla. You'll find the best food in the Caribbean on this island, one of our readers raves, while another adds that every restaurant is better than the next, from beach bar to swank.