Barbados Recipes
Here is a selection of tasty Barbados recipes to enjoy these savory Bajan foods even after your vacation.
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Barbados Recipes
Bajan Fried Fish RecipeCaribbean offerings of fried fish are almost always exceptionally delicious. |
Beef Stew RecipeThe islands are famous for tasty stews; their secret is the aromatic combination of pepper sauce and fresh herbs. |
Barbados Pepperpot RecipeWhen you are in Barbados, if you go to any restaurant that lays on a traditional Sunday Bajan buffet, you will find Barbados Pepperpot on the menu. |
Breadfruit in Butter Sauce RecipeCaptain William Bligh was chosen to lead an expedition to the South Seas to bring the breadfruit to the Caribbean. |
Chicken and Potato Roti RecipeChicken and Potato Roti is a Bajan favorite and can be picked up at various locations across the island as a snack, or you can cook it at home as a main meal. |
Chicken Liver Pate RecipeGet the recommended method, steps, and ingredients for making Chicken Liver Pate as prepared in Barbados. |
Bajan Salt Bread RecipeThe majority of bread in Barbados is sweet. Therefore this traditional roll is aptly named ‘salt bread’ as it is one of the only bread available on the island that isn’t too sweet. |
Conkies RecipeConkies are a favorite with every Barbadian family and are made traditionally in November to celebrate Independence. |
Bajan Sweet Bread RecipeThis traditional Bajan cake is delightful and served with hot tea with butter. This recipe makes three loaves. |
Rum Punch RecipeThe punch comes from the Indian word “panch,” which means five. The five refer to the ingredients sour, sweet, strong, weak, and spice. |
Cou Cou RecipeIt is a tradition in Barbados to eat Flying Fish and Cou Cou; however, you can eat Cou Cou with other fish and meat dishes. |
Macaroni Pie RecipeOne of the nations that have influenced Caribbean cuisine is the closest, the USA. Many islands refer to it as pie; macaroni cheese is standard fare and always a winner, especially with children. |
Pudding and Souse RecipeEvery Saturday in Barbados, you will see signs displayed island-wide advertising freshly made Pudding & Souse. It is not to everyone’s taste as it is created from various parts of a pig, but those who try it, love it. |
Pumpkin Fritters RecipeThe creamier Garden Pumpkin is served boiled or in cakes, while the slightly more fibrous Belly pumpkin is more suited to soups. |
Pumpkin Pie RecipeFollow the steps, method, and ingredients for making Pumpkin Pie as found in Barbados. |
Curried Mushroom Chicken RecipeFollow the steps and ingredients for making Curried Mushroom Chicken as cooked in Barbados. |
Fish Cakes and Sauce Marie Rose RecipeServed at elegant cocktail parties and rustic rum shops throughout the Caribbean is Fish Cakes. |
Fish Casserole RecipeTo create this recipe, click the links to see the steps and ingredients for making Fish Casserole, as found in Barbados. |
Flying Fish Pie RecipeRead more to get the steps and ingredients for making Flying Fish Pie as found in Barbados. |
Okra Soup RecipeAccess the method, steps, and ingredients for making Okra Soap as found in Barbados. |
Pigeon Peas and Rice RecipePeas and rice is a dish that is eaten throughout the Caribbean. Pigeon peas are related to tender green sweet peas but are much higher in protein and vitamins, making this a very nutritious dish. |
Pineapple Pie RecipeSee the method, steps, and ingredients for making Pineapple Pie as found in Barbados. |
Pumpkin Soup RecipeThis soup is also delicious, made with butternut squash. |
Rum Punch with a Christmas SnapThe drink should be a golden brown and have a slight ‘gingersnap’ nuance. |
Scalloped Breadfruit RecipeClick the above link to see the method, steps, and ingredients for making Scalloped Breadfruit found in Barbados. |
Scrambled Fish RecipeLearn all of the steps and ingredients for making Scrambled Fish as found in Barbados. |
Stewed Down Chops RecipeHearty fare for lunch or dinner that is popular with all ages. It is delicious and served with mashed potatoes or rice and steamed vegetables. |
Stewed Down Salt Fish and Cou Cou RecipeThe ‘cou cou’ recipe is different in that the cornmeal is blended with cold water before cooking it with the okra. |
Stewed Down Salt Fish RecipeListed below is the Barbados Stewed Down Salt Fish Recipe. |
Stuffed Avocados RecipeView the ingredients and method of making stuffed avocados. |
