The Flavors Of The Caribbean: Culinary Island Hopping
The Flavors Of The Caribbean: Culinary Island Hopping – Caribbean cuisine is a strong cornerstone of the culture that flows between the islands in the Caribbean Sea. This tradition of creating great food has left its mark on the world in the form of delicious recipes like jerk chicken. But when did the techniques we know today begin gracing the tables of Caribbean residents? Wat’s On Your Plate is here to give you a brief overview of the history of delicious Caribbean cuisine.
Three indigenous tribes lived in the Caribbean islands before the arrival of settlers. These tribes are the Arawak, the Karib, and the Taino. These tribes enjoy a daily diet of mainly fruits and vegetables, including yams, guavas, papaya, and cassava. When they eat meat, they traditionally cook it in a large clay pot. Eventually, the Carib tribe would start adding spice blends and lemon juice to their … Read the rest