traditional Barbadian food
Barbadian food was influenced by Portugal, England, Spain and West Africa. The island’s people used local ingredients such as guava and fish. There is strong references and techniques from the British. Traditional Barbadian food is made with African and English ingredients. The main seasonings are: marjoram, garlic, parsley, thyme, paprika, salt, black pepper and clove. Locally grown okra and asparagus are often used in dishes as well. The most common way to cook okra and asparagus is lightly with lime juice and butter. Being that Barbados is an island, fish is often seen in dishes. Frequently found in today’s Barbadian dishes is “yellow fin tuna”, “mahi mahi”, “snapper” and “barracuda”.
Some popular Barbadian drinks are Mount Gay, Mauby, Sugar Can Brandy, and Banks. The Bajan people favor rum and sweetened beverages. Mount Gay is the most famous rum in Barbados. Banks is Barbadians’ favorite beer. Mauby is a non-alcoholic drink made from a local tree’s bark. The bark is sweetened, boiled, and then strained.
Sugar cane, introduced by the British in 1640, became very popular and favored by the people of Barbados. The introduction of sugar made island sweets extremely popular. Some popular traditional candies are: guava cheese, peanut brittle, chocolate fudge, and tamarind balls. Bajan baked custard, lemon meringue pie, and coconut bread are also some favorited sweets (Food of Barbados).
Some popular Barbadian drinks are Mount Gay, Mauby, Sugar Can Brandy, and Banks. The Bajan people favor rum and sweetened beverages. Mount Gay is the most famous rum in Barbados. Banks is Barbadians’ favorite beer. Mauby is a non-alcoholic drink made from a local tree’s bark. The bark is sweetened, boiled, and then strained.
Sugar cane, introduced by the British in 1640, became very popular and favored by the people of Barbados. The introduction of sugar made island sweets extremely popular. Some popular traditional candies are: guava cheese, peanut brittle, chocolate fudge, and tamarind balls. Bajan baked custard, lemon meringue pie, and coconut bread are also some favorited sweets (Food of Barbados).