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Bajan Best Foods

Cou-cou and Flying Fish: This pork (souse) served with a spicy Pepperpot: This is a spicy stew
is the national dish of Barbados, sauce made from onions, garlic, made from meat, vegetables,
consisting of a cornmeal and and Scotch bonnet peppers. and a variety of herbs and
okra mixture (cou-cou) served spices, including cassareep,
with flying fish, which is Conkies: These are small which is a sauce made from
marinated and seasoned before cakes made from cornmeal, cassava root. It is often served
being fried or grilled. pumpkin, coconut, and spices with rice or bread.
wrapped in banana leaves and
Macaroni Pie: This is a baked steamed. They are traditionally Breadfruit: This fruit is often

dish made with macaroni, eaten during the Independence roasted or fried and served
cheese, and a variety of Day celebrations in Barbados. as a side dish. It has a texture
seasonings. It is a popular side similar to potatoes and is high
dish in Barbados and often Fish Cakes: These are small, in fiber and vitamins.
served with fish or chicken. deep-fried cakes made from
seasoned fish and flour. They Overall, Bajan cuisine is known
Pudding and Souse: This are a popular snack or appetizer for its spicy flavors, use of fresh
dish consists of steamed sweet in Barbados and often served seafood, and incorporation of
potato pudding and pickled with hot pepper sauce. local ingredients.