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Saint Lucia

Green figs, saltfish, and creole one-pot bouyon flavored with island herbs and homegrown cocoa. That is the short version of what Saint Lucia cooks. Look for Green fig and saltfish (national dish of green bananas with sautéed salt cod), Bouyon (hearty one-pot of meats, dumplings, and ground provisions) and Lambi (conch stewed in creole seasoning). The national dish of green banana and salt cod; bananas dominated the export economy while salt fish came from the North Atlantic trade. This atlas has 23 Saint Lucia dishes catalogued below, from everyday cooking to food kept for festivals and special occasions.

23 dishes.

AccraAccraSalt-cod fritters sold at Friday fish friesBakesBakesRounds of dough fried or baked, split and filled with saltfish or cheeseBanana breadBanana breadMoist loaf from the island's banana cropBois bandéBois bandéBark-infused rum sold as a strengthening aphrodisiac tonicBoudenBoudenCreole blood sausage with rice, herbs and hot pepper, sliced hotBounty rumBounty rumDark blended rum drunk with coconut water or in punchBouyonBouyonHeavy one-pot soup of salt meat, provisions, dumplings and callalooCallaloo soupCallaloo soupCreamy dasheen-leaf soup, often with crabCassava breadCassava breadKalinago flat cassava loaves baked on griddlesChairman’s ReserveChairman’s ReserveAged Saint Lucian rum blending pot and column distillatesCocoa teaCocoa teaSpiced hot drink grated from cocoa sticksFarineFarineToasted cassava meal eaten with fish, milk or sugarFish waterFish waterThin peppery fish broth with green fig, dumplings and provisionsGreen fig and saltfishGreen fig and saltfishNational dish of green bananas with sautéed salt codGreen fig saladGreen fig saladBoiled green bananas dressed cold with onion, herbs and vinegarLambiLambiConch stewed in creole seasoningPitonPitonLight lager named for the island's twin volcanic peaksPoule dudonPoule dudonChicken caramelised in burnt sugar and coconut, dark and stickyRum punchRum punchRum, lime, syrup and water over ice, dusted with nutmeg and bittersSea moss drinkSea moss drinkSeaweed cooked to a gel and blended with milk, spice and sweetenerSorrel drinkSorrel drinkHibiscus steeped with clove and ginger, sweetened and chilledSouseSousePig's feet and trimmings pickled with lime, cucumber and pepperSugar cakeSugar cakeGrated coconut boiled in sugar, set into mounds

  • Bounty rum

    Dark blended rum drunk with coconut water or in punch. A wine & spirit recipe from Saint Lucia.

  • Accra

    Salt-cod fritters sold at Friday fish fries. Ready in 20 min prep and 20 min cooking. 20 fritters. A snack…

  • Bakes

    Rounds of dough fried or baked, split and filled with saltfish or cheese. Ready in 20 min prep and 20…

  • Banana bread

    Moist loaf from the island’s banana crop. Ready in 20 min prep and 55 min cooking. 1 loaf. A bread…

  • Bois bandé

    Bark-infused rum sold as a strengthening aphrodisiac tonic. A wine & spirit recipe from Dominica.

  • Bouden

    Creole blood sausage with rice, herbs and hot pepper, sliced hot. Ready in 1 hr prep and 1 hr cooking.…

  • Cassava bread

    Kalinago flat cassava loaves baked on griddles. Ready in 3 hr prep and 1 hr cooking. 6 loaves. A bread…

  • Chairman’s Reserve

    Aged Saint Lucian rum blending pot and column distillates. A wine & spirit recipe from Saint Lucia.

  • Cocoa tea

    Spiced hot drink grated from cocoa sticks. Ready in 10 min prep and 20 min cooking. 4 cups. A drink…

  • Farine

    Toasted cassava meal eaten with fish, milk or sugar. Ready in 3 hr prep and 30 min cooking. About 1…