Cuisine On the Spice Island of the Caribbean, West Indian and Creole flavors combine to produce a unique cuisine that is distinctly Grenadian. Creole cuisine and seafood are Grenada’s specialties and the inspiration for some of the island’s best restaurants. And, of course, all Grenadian cuisine is enhanced by the wide variety of spices grown on the island, including nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, and ginger, to name just a few. For instance, nutmeg, which is the island’s principal spice, is infused into everything from candy to ice cream.
Grenada’s more exotic dishes include "Oildown," which is the national dish and consists of a stew made with salted meat, breadfruit, onion, carrot, celery, dasheen (a root vegetable grown locally) and dumplings, all slowly steamed in coconut milk until the liquid is absorbed. Seafood of all kinds is very popular and plentiful, with Grenadian caviar (roe of white sea urchin), conch and a fish dish called "Stuffed Jacks" appearing on many restaurant menus.
For those looking for something a little more familiar, there are also plenty of fine restaurants that offer an array of delectable French, Italian and Continental dishes. |
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