Barbados Recipes
Here is a selection of tasty Barbados recipes so that you can 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, and their secret is the pungent 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 are 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 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 refers to the five ingredients of 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 as well. |
Macaroni Pie RecipeOne of the nations that have influenced the Caribbean cuisine is, of course, the closest, the USA. Many islands refer to it simply 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 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 fritters 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 on the links to see 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 eaten throughout the Caribbean. Pigeon peas are related to the 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 as 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. Delicious 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 corn meal is blended with cold water ahead of cooking it with the okras. |
Stewed Down Salt Fish RecipeListed below is the Barbados Stewed Down Salt Fish Recipe. |
Stuffed Avocados RecipeIngredients and method of making stuffed avocados. |