Rice and pigeon peas, the national dish of Anguilla is one of the simplest dishes in the Caribbean that most persons should know how to prepare. [1] Flour and cornmeal are also starches used in Anguillian cuisine. So popular in fact that it’s one of the country’s designated national dishes. Simply select a country from the drop down menu above and navigate the categories of interest. 21 %, Arroz Con Gandules (Rice and Pigeon Peas)-A Puerto Rican Fav, Brown Rice and Pigeon Peas (Arroz Con Gandules), Mbaazi Wa Nazi (Pigeon Peas in Coconut Milk), Spanish Rice and Pigeon Peas ( Arroz con Gandules). It is a tasty blend of locally available vegetables, spices, coconut and salted cod fish prepared with a distinct St Kitts-Nevis flavour, a very interesting combination of Caribbean foods that will be delightful to try. Here’s a list of the Caribbean Islands and their National Dishes: When visiting Jamaica, one of the must-try dishes is the national dish. Anguillian cuisine is the cuisine of Anguilla, a British overseas territory in the Caribbean, one of the most northerly of the Leeward Islands in the Lesser Antilles. By anguillian June 1, 2012 11:20. ARUBA – KESHI YENA This culinary dish consists of spicy shredded beef, chicken or goat. Local fish include marlin and mahi-mahi, as well as red snapper and grouper. info@metrocaribbean.com. Metrocaribbean.com is a travel and entertainment website that points travelers and locals to their requested interests. Flying fish prepared either fried or steamed is the usual compliment for the cou-cou. Soak the peas overnight (alternately, you can boil them on the stove for about two hours). The Saltfish is also boiled, flaked and sautéed with onions, local peppers, chives, thyme and other herbs and spices. It is usually the roti of choice served at weddings, religious gatherings, birthday parties, and other special occasions. I bet mouths are watering thinking of all this deliciousness in one plate! Ropa vieja is a popular dish of the Canary Islands and Cuba. Due to the fact that Anguilla is one of the islands that have been for a l… Further down the wall is the national dish: peas and rice and fish. Whether you’ve been to Barbados a few times, or are heading down for the first time, leaving the island without eating its national dish of flying fish and cou-cou, is a bit of a crime. St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank Limited is one of the premier financial institutions in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union, and is known throughout the region for its commitment to innovation and exceptional customer service. To prepare the dish, salt cod is sautéed with boiled ackee, onions, Scotch Bonnet peppers, tomatoes and spices. The pork meat is browned in caramalised sugar in oil to get a rich dark colour and flavour, then cooked with vegetable and mix spices. St. Kitts & Nevis: Stewed Saltfish, Spicy Plantains and Coconut Dumplings. Like much of the Caribbean, it enjoys conch and spiny lobsters, crawfish, crabs, prawns and shrimp. Read the full disclosure policy. Chorus With heart and soul We'll build a nation Proud, strong and free We'll love her hold her Here’s yet another taste of Caribbean Flavour! The national bird of Anguilla is Zenaida dove. 65.4 g With much of Anguilla depending on imports in any case, these staples are diverse. Anguilla makes good use of the local seafood resources. earth, and Anguilla is my ninth stop. You can use fresh peas which would need to be soaked (overnight is best) or tinned peas which are ready to use. [1] Potatoes are also consumed, although less frequently than other starches. Yes, it’s that good! National Song God Bless Anguilla. Goat is served in curries and stews, grilled, and in jerk--a style that originated in Jamaica but that has spread throughout the Caribbean.