10 Mouth-Watering Haitian Foods — You Must Try in 2018
Haitian culture has a lot to offer for food lovers! Be it seafood or vegetable stew, you will enjoy every surprising spice and flavor of Haitian cuisine. Why do you need to try Haitian cuisine if you ask!
The answer is quite simple: The surprising flavors and spices including popular black mushrooms, Bergstrom and a special list of spices that will leave your taste bud to surprising satisfaction. Mouthwatering taste of Haitian food, a perfect blend to suit every mood!
If you wish to try the richness of spices and flavor of Haiti, then pin down the following list of popular dishes you will cherish and remember for a lifetime. So grab a pen and paper and list down the popular dishes of Haitian cuisines and ingredients that will help you prepare the same.
1) Pumpkin Soup:
Pumpkin soup is a common presentation when people invite the guest to their house in Haiti. You will find pumpkin soup either mixed with vegetables or goat meat as per the choice of the people.
So whether you visit someone in their house or stay in a hotel in Haiti, pumpkin soup is a common choice throughout the region. So make sure you enjoy the delicious and mouthwatering taste of squash on the streets of Haiti.
2) Chicken and cashew nuts:
if you love the richness of cashews and chicken in your mouth, Haiti has a little surprise to offer you. One of the popular dishes of Haiti is chicken and cashew nuts. This dish is prepared with tangy tomato gravy which enhances the taste of chicken and cashew with a surprising tangy flavor.
This dish is one of the most popular fictional foods on the streets of Milot where you will find the recipe of this dish prepared in the richness and goodness of different flavors of Haiti ingredients.
3) Conch in Creole sauce:
The freshness of conch is highly appreciated in the regions of Haiti. And that unbelievable taste of conch just makes your mood better! So if you want to enjoy the incredible delicacy of Haitian food, conch in Creole sauce is a must try. The Creole sauce gives a mix of the tangy and sour flavor of tomatoes served with grilled conch. Believe it or not, the flavor of this dish will help you develop a better side of Haiti.
4) Fried Pork:
A popular traditional dish of Haiti is fried pork. Well, the recipe is quite simple as you just have to fry the marinated pork. But the secret lies in the marinating sauce and spices that makes every single bite of pork just delicious. This dish is served with cabbage and onion salad on the side. If you are feeling a little hungry for some evening snacks in Haiti, just order fried pork with salad and non-alcoholic beverages on the side. A perfect low-key meal to enjoy with your friends!
5) Grilled conch, grilled lobster:
Conch is known as the popular fruit of the sea in Haitian foods category. If you share a special weakness for seafood, the best plating you deserve is grilled conch and lobster which is found in every menu of every restaurant in Haiti. You can order conch in grilled variation or with Creole sauce as well which gives a tangy flavor on your plate. A grilled lobster with Conch is an amazing combination to try on dinner dates with your partner.
6) Dried fried meat:
As the name suggests, this dish is made of goat or beef (as per your preference) which is dried first. Once the meat is dried, it is fried later. This dish is served with sides like fried plantains which is a popular chip in Haiti. The flavors are really spicy and blended with the actual richness of Haitian spices and food by ingredient. And don’t forget to order alcoholic beverages alongside dried fried meat.
7) Corneal, beans and vegetable stew:
Do you like the consistency of cream of wheat? If yes, then you might like the appearance of cornmeal, beans and vegetable stew. This dish is made with a perfect blend of Haitian spices and ingredients like bergamot and rich beans. So if Haitian food is what you are craving for, this variation in a vegetable stew is a perfect option to favor your hunger with amazing taste.
8) Crab and lalo leaf stew:
So imagine you are damn hungry in the evening and all you are craving for is crabs. But deciding on the dish other than fast food is challenging. Crabs can be prepared n many dishes and spices, but which one will help you with better mood and taste. I have an answer for you: crab and lalo leaf stew. Lalo leaves are spinach like dark green leaves which are prepared in the stew gravy of crabs. Yummmm…..and well, it is as tasty as it sounds. This is one of the most popular Haitian food choices for seafood lovers.
9) Grilled fish:
Grilled fish taste delicious with best compliments like fictional beverages. If you wish to enjoy a perfect lunch with Haitian taste in your mouth, grilled fish marinated with Haitian spices will be a perfect treat for your taste buds. Some people prefer exotic beverages, and some are happy with just cold beers. The choice is yours, how you wish to enjoy the richness of flavors of grilled fish blended with Haitian surprising taste.
10) Rice with black mushrooms:
Black mushrooms are considered as one of the popular ingredients in Haitian cuisine. If you do not like to taste the mushroom alone, the best treat for you is rice with black mushrooms. The Haitian rice is popular for its opulence in dense color and taste. With add-on like black mushrooms, the entire dish is flavored with amazing surprises of Haitian taste. Don’t forget to try the same.
So now when you have prepared the list of popular Haitian foods recipes and dishes, order the ingredients of your choice and prepare the richness of Haitian spices in your kitchen.
Author Bio:- Philippe Victor is a Co-Founder of CCboutik. It is a great concept. We wish to promote the development of craftsmanship in Haiti by giving access to vendors in all 10 departments to the international market.
