Baku Kitchen! An independent reference of traditional food

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

22 dishes.

breakfastArrowroot porridgeSilky porridge from famed Vincentian arrowroot starchBakes and saltfishFried bakes with salt-cod sautémainBlackfishSalted and stewed pilot whale meat, dark and oily, served with provisionsbreakfastBuljolShredded salt cod tossed raw with tomato, onion, pepper and oilCallaloo soupCreamy dasheen-leaf soup, often with crabCocoa teaSpiced hot drink grated from cocoa sticksDucanaGrated sweet potato-coconut dumpling steamed in banana leafFarineToasted cassava meal eaten with fish, milk or sugarGinger beerSharp homemade drink of pounded fresh ginger, lime and sugarwine & spiritHairounPale lager drunk cold across the mainland and the GrenadinesMaubyBitter-sweet bark infusion with spice, drunk very coldPelauOne-pot rice with pigeon peas and chickenRoasted breadfruit and fried jackfishNational dish of fire-roasted breadfruit with fried jackfishRum punchRum, lime, syrup and water over ice, dusted with nutmeg and bittersSancocheThick soup of salt meat, ground provisions, split peas and dumplingsdrinkSea moss punchBlended sea moss with milk and spice, a 'strength' drinkSorrel drinkHibiscus steeped with clove and ginger, sweetened and chilledSousePig's feet and trimmings pickled with lime, cucumber and pepperSugar cakeGrated coconut boiled in sugar, set into moundswine & spiritSunset Very Strong RumClear rum at 84.5 percent, among the strongest sold anywhereTamarind ballsSour tamarind pulp rolled with sugar and salt into sticky ballssnackTri tri accraFritters of tiny river fry, fried whole in seasoned batter

  • Arrowroot porridge

    Silky porridge from famed Vincentian arrowroot starch. Ready in 5 minutes prep and 15 minutes cooking. Serves 4. A breakfast…

  • Bakes and saltfish

    Fried bakes with salt-cod sauté. Ready in 20 minutes prep and 30 minutes cooking. Serves 4. A breakfast recipe from…

  • Blackfish

    Salted and stewed pilot whale meat, dark and oily, served with provisions. Ready in 30 min prep and 2 hr…

  • Buljol

    Shredded salt cod tossed raw with tomato, onion, pepper and oil. Ready in 20 min prep and 20 min cooking.…

  • 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…

  • Hairoun

    Pale lager drunk cold across the mainland and the Grenadines. A wine & spirit recipe from Saint Vincent and the…

  • Rum punch

    Rum, lime, syrup and water over ice, dusted with nutmeg and bitters. Ready in 15 min prep and 2 hr…

  • Sancoche

    Thick soup of salt meat, ground provisions, split peas and dumplings. Ready in 40 min prep and 2 hours cooking.…

  • Sea moss punch

    Blended sea moss with milk and spice, a ‘strength’ drink. Ready in 20 minutes prep and 40 minutes cooking. About…