What’s on the Bajan menu?
The Caribbean islands are known for their exuberant vegetation and marine life, nature has blessed these islands with the best ingredients for gourmet cuisine. Each island has a unique set of food to be proud of. Barbados has a buffet of exotic fruits, drinks and other foods that surely no visitor will forget when trying them. When you stay in a small Barbados hotel, you can ask the locals which restaurants offer affordable yet tasty meals. There are many local restaurants that offer something for everyone to enjoy. Before you start touring the country food, let me show you what Bajan food you can see on the menu.
Pig
Raising pigs for their meat is one of the local sources of income, these pigs are well fed and their meat is succulent and quite delicious. Among the pork dishes you should expect to see in restaurants are: baked ham, stewed pork chops, roast pork with chicharrones diamonds, and other dishes. One of the must-try pork dishes is pudding and gravy. It is made from sweet potato stuffed pork tripe; the sauce is boiled with pig’s trotters and head. It is one of the main dishes of the island.
Chicken
There are many chicken meals on the island, you can eat it braised, grilled, stuffed with Bajan seasoning, and then fried. Typically, restaurants and bistros serve baked chicken with Eclipse biscuits.
Fish
The tropical island is blessed with seafood. Snapper, billfish, chubb, barracuda, kingfish, yellowfin tuna, and mahi mahi are some of the fish to be found on the menu. On the street you will find cod croquettes, these fried fish balls are one of the delicacies of the islands. It is made from cod imported from the Canadian Maritime Provinces, and then mixed with herbs and salt. Another tourist favorite is the flying fish cutter; It’s a fried flying fish fillet sandwich. It is ideal for a heavy lunch or snack. Bajan Macaroni cake is a stomach-filling meal; It is the Barbados version of macaroni and cheese. This dish is often served with a fillet of flying fish, mahi mahi, or blue marlin.
Drinks
After eating, you need something to wash down all those succulent savory dishes. This tropical country is also known for its exotic cocktails and drinks. “Falernum” is one of the most famous alcoholic beverages; It is a mixture of rum, sugar, lime and essence of almonds. For non-alcoholic drinks, “Mauby” is a good option. It is prepared by boiling a local bark and straining it and then sweetening it. It tastes like a very potent sarsaparilla.
desserts
The best way to end a good meal is to finish with a dessert; You can choose from many of the local bajan sweets to end your meal. You can choose between guava cheese, peanut crunch and tamarind balls. You can try the Bajan candied sweet potatoes if you still have room in your stomach for something heavy. This dessert is sometimes served pureed topped with sweet pineapple and Bajan cherries.
If you are looking for a nice place to spend a vacation and have a wonderful party, then this country is perfect for you. So, what are you waiting for? Schedule a flight now and book a small hotel in Barbados and get ready to have an amazing time in this Caribbean country.