| Caribbean cooking introduces all visitors to some truly | | | | tamarind that is in many ways similar to |
| distinctive flavors through the addition of spices and | | | | Worcestershire sauce in taste because it too has |
| other ingredients like mangoes, coconut, lime, | | | | tamarind as one of the major ingredients. In fact, the |
| cassava, papaya, yam, guava, and peppers. | | | | use of spices in Caribbean cooking is truly diverse and |
| Surprisingly, the use of limes in Caribbean cooking | | | | amazing. Nutmeg flavors the desserts in the United |
| among the natives is not all that different from the | | | | States but in the Caribbean, this spice is mixed with |
| way it is used in the United States. Lime is one of | | | | other spices that are natively grown on the islands |
| the most popular ways of marinating fish and a | | | | and this makes for a totally different flavor in |
| popular dish is Ceviche, which is seafood cooked with | | | | Caribbean cooking. The jerk cooking of Jamaica gets |
| the aid of citric juices and seasoned with herbs and | | | | its flavor from allspice while the island of Cayman has |
| onions. Caribbean cooking is not merely delicious it is | | | | a chocolate cake recipe that includes some spicy |
| also unique from one island to another. Each island | | | | peppers. |
| has developed its own style and technique of | | | | There are many common forms of spices used in |
| cooking food and the food in the Caribbean is as | | | | Caribbean cooking but the trick is that though you will |
| varied as the experience from island to the next. | | | | recognize flavors as a familiar taste the cooking will |
| The Bahamas is known for the conch recipes. | | | | be subtle enough to feel unique to your taste buds. |
| Cuba is famous for black beans and rice. | | | | Caribbean cooking is full of delectable sauces that are |
| Jamaica is the home of jerk cooking and seasoning. | | | | made of sweet fruits like mango, papaya, and orange |
| Barbados means fried fish and cou cou. | | | | with spicy hot peppers. Dipping sauces in Caribbean |
| Puerto Rico comes closer to home with chicken and | | | | cooking are made from mango, chili peppers, and |
| rice. | | | | melon. |
| The French Caribbean is known for its cerole dishes | | | | In Caribbean cooking, coconut milk is the basis of |
| and many similar French cooking methods. | | | | several stews and sauces. |
| Trinidad is the land of curries. | | | | Last, and by no means the last, is the most favorite |
| All Caribbean cooking involves herbs and spices of | | | | ingredient of Caribbean cooking that is used in |
| various types for seasoning. One such ingredient is | | | | marinades, desserts, sauces, and soups – rum. |