Caribbean Dining
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What
is a trip without any good food? One of
the things that couples going on a
honeymoon can enjoy for sure is Caribbean
dining.
With a
strong sense of diversity, you will be
able to pick from a wide range of
cuisines. French, Spanish, Indigenous and
West African are only some of the
influences found in Caribbean cuisine
thanks to the many different people who
have inhibited the
islands.
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With the fusion of
these different cuisines from various influences rises a
distinct flavor that sets apart Caribbean
cooking.
Right from your hotel
you should already be able to find any of these different
cuisines depending on the area you are in. You can
guarantee that you will be getting only the best food
since top chefs from all over the world are known to work
in Caribbean hotels.
While getting gourmet
food is a satisfying experience for your palette, you
can’t let true Caribbean dining get away. You will
definitely need to try the local dishes that are very
popular for a true gastronomical
experience.
Given the location
seafood is abundant in both traditional and contemporary
dishes. Various regions are known for a specific type of
fish or seafood that they cook.
Take for example
Barbados where their most popular seafood is flying fish
or Trinidad and Tobago where fried shark made into a
sandwich is the specialty. Whatever type of seafood you
will surely be able to find a unique dining experience.
Another popular dish
in Caribbean dining is the jerk which hails mainly from
Jamaica. This is a salted and spiced piece of meat
usually chicken. This is very closely related to the
Creole dishes that can be found in Louisiana. A lot of
other dishes have a strong Creole influence on them but
is made distinct since its flavors are mixed with the
local island spices. This is cooked over a flame to
maintain the moisture of the meat and the flavors.
Although jerk has become a popular dish worldwide there
is nothing like trying the real
thing.
Alongside these
various Caribbean dining dishes you will usually find
rice as an accompaniment. Even rice can be cooked in
various ways depending on where you are. You might get it
plain steamed, yellow, mixed with spices or even mixed
with coconut. Each place has their own way of cooking
their rice to compliment the dishes that they serve. You
will also find other side dishes or mainstays like sweet
potatoes, yam, corn and potatoes.
Although each region
has their own distinct style of cooking and use their own
selection of spices you can be sure that you will have a
delicious meal wherever you go.
Don’t be afraid to try
the many different dishes that are available in the
different regions. You will surely learn more about the
people and their culture as you get a taste of their
food. It will also prove to be a memorable experience
that just might leave you craving for more Caribbean
dining. Spending time in the local restaurants should be
among your top things to do in the
Caribbean.
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