Staples and signature dishes
This Jamaican dish features chicken marinated with allspice, thyme, and scotch bonnet peppers
What is Jerk Chicken?
This tropical fruit is often fried, boiled, or baked in African and Caribbean dishes
What is Plantain?
Roti and curry dishes in the Caribbean are strongly associated with this country
What is Trinidad and Tobago?
In many African and Caribbean homes elders receive food first as a sign of this value
What is respect?
This starchy dough made from cassava or yams is commonly eaten with soup or stew
What is Fufu?
This fermented seed from the locust bean tree is used as seasoning in west Africa
What is Iru?
Bunny chow, a hollowed-out bread filled with curry, originated in this country
What is South Africa?
This African value emphasizes humanity, sharing and caring for others and is reflected in food sharing
What is Ubuntu?
This signature Haitian dish consists of marinated fried pork and is served with plantain or Pikliz
What is Griot?
This unsalted dried white fish is used in west African cuisine to add Unami flavour
What is Stockfish?
Thieboundienne is the national dish of this west African country
What is Senegal?
This cooking practice brings people together outdoors, using grills drums or open flames
What is a cookout?
This Kenyan dish made from maize flour and water is a common staple across east Africa
What is Ugali?
This African grain is gluten-free and commonly used to make porridge or flatbread
What is Sorghum?
Pepperpot a slow-cooked meat stew, is a national dish of this country
What is Guyana?
In many African cultures, special dishes are prepared to mark this major life event
What is a wedding?
This traditional Ethiopian chicken stew is served with Injera
What is Doro wot?
This Ethiopian spice blend often includes chili peppers, garlic, ginger, and fenugreek
What is Berbere?
Moambe chicken cooked with palm nut sauce comes from this central African country
What is the Dominican republic of the Congo?
in many African and Caribbean homes cooking for large groups as often done together to prepare for events
What is communal cooking?