Dominica Food: 5 Dishes To Try in the Caribbean Island

The little Caribbean island nation of Dominica is best known for its rainforest, beaches, mountains, and waterfalls. However, its food is also quite delicious and underrated, especially as it takes inspiration from many other popular food cultures.

Like most Caribbean and Latin American cuisine, Dominica's cuisine takes inspiration not just from local indigenous food but also from Europeans, Indians, and Africans. According to Travel Food Atlas, its cuisine uses a ton of spices, as noted by its massive Indian influence, but is also heavily influenced by Creole practices.

What To Eat in Dominica? Here Are 5 Dishes You Must Try There

While its cuisine largely resembles that of several other Caribbean islands such as St. Lucia and Trinidad, Dominica still has plenty of things to offer in this Caribbean island paradise, from fresh exotic fruits to scrumptious seafood and meat. Here are five dishes that we think travelers should try when in the country:

Codfish Sandwich

When in an island paradise, it is best to try the local seafood out and a codfish sandwich may be a good way to start, especially for tourists not that adventurous with trying out new food. It is exactly what its name says, though the cod is fried extra crispy and served on a toasted bun, according to Carnival Cruises.

Chatou Water

Unlike codfish sandwiches, Chatou Water is not what it sounds like. Instead, it is actually a kind of octopus soup with a Dominican twist. This is described as a one-pot dish with chopped octopus, some dumplings, and an assortment of vegetables. it is known for its distinctive taste and wonderfully savory broth.

Callaloo

For those who are abstaining from meat or seafood, Callaloo might be for you. According to Very Hungry Nomads, it is a popular vegetable dish that comprises of leafy greens, which includes dasheen or taro leaves. It also has other ingredients like onions, peppers, okra, and garlic.

Basically, this is Caribbean sauteed vegetables and it is very popular on the island. It might not be completely vegetarian though, as some variations do have salted meat or fish added. It is also often served with ice, bread, or other starches.

Calypso Chicken

This chicken stew is a mixture of chicken breast marinated in a vinegar mixture, ginger, onions, mushrooms, red wine, spices, and cashews. As the name suggests, it is a very spicy dish and is often popular not just with the locals, but with the tourists as well.

Conconete

Of course, we have to end this with dessert, right? Conconote is a type of cookie in Dominica. Also called masitas, these pastries are usually made with a mix of flour, grated coconut, baking powder, sugar, ginger, cinnamon water, and salt. These are beloved all over Dominica and are sold in corner stores known as colmados and are eaten alongside some coffee, fruit shakes, or cocoa.

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Written by: Rick Martin

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