#caribbean-cuisine

#caribbean-cuisine

Doubles are a popular and delicious Caribbean street food consisting of fried bread filled with chickpeas and chutney, best experienced by trying them firsthand. [ more ]

Jamaican jerk seasoning is a versatile blend of spicy, savory, salty, and sweet flavors.

The seasoning can be made quickly with easy-to-find ingredients and is suitable for various dishes like chicken, plantains, veggies, and chickpeas. [ more ]

Hot sauce is a common staple in Caribbean cuisine, with various peppers used in recipes.

Lime and pepper sauce can help balance the spiciness of hot sauces, making them more enjoyable for those not used to extreme heat. [ more ]

Mofongo is a popular dish made with green plantains and is enjoyed in various cultures across the African diaspora.

The chicharrones, made from pork belly, are a key component of mofongo and provide a unique texture to the dish. [ more ]

Jamaican Black Cake is a fruitcake made with dried fruit and dark rum.

The cake is aged for at least 2 weeks to develop its rich texture. [ more ]

Black Eats LDN is hosting its fourth food festival celebrating African and Caribbean cuisines in London, featuring street food, Black-owned retail brands, cocktails, and live DJs. [ more ]

Freezing sofrito in ice cube trays is a convenient way to preserve it for weeks or even months, eliminating the need for nightly preparation.

Sofrito, a cornerstone of Caribbean cuisine, can be personalized with various ingredients but consistently serves as the starting point in many dishes. [ more ]

Caribbean-inspired jerk cauliflower tacos with mango hot sauce are flavorful and veggie-packed for a quick weeknight meal.

The combination of Jamaican jerk seasoning, roasted cauliflower, black beans, avocado, and mango hot sauce creates a zesty, sweet, and spicy flavor profile. [ more ]

LA is seeing an increase in Dominican cuisine options with the relaunch of Karibbean Cuisine food truck, the opening of El Bacano, and two pop-ups

Dominican cuisine has distinct flavors and preparation techniques that differentiate it from Cuban and Puerto Rican cuisines [ more ]

Brooklyn has a variety of Black-owned restaurants offering American, Southern, Caribbean, and African cuisine

Some recommended Black-owned restaurants in Brooklyn are Bamboo Walk, Footprints Cafe, and Zanmi NYC [ more ]

NYC Restaurant Week is a three-week event where participating restaurants offer special prix fixe menus at lunch and dinner prices.

Kokomo, a Caribbean-fusion restaurant in Williamsburg, is participating in all three weeks and debuting new menu items for the event. [ more ]

Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph opened Canje in Austin, Texas to showcase his Guyanese heritage and authentic Caribbean flavors.

The Caribbean and its cuisine are often generalized and portrayed as simple or tourist-friendly, despite its diversity and complexity. [ more ]