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Haiti
French and Creole flavors set Haiti apart from other Caribbean islands.
user ratingThe island of Hispaniola is home to the Dominican Republic and Haiti in the Caribbean. While the cuisine of the Dominican Republic is Spanish-influenced, Haiti’s fare is distinctly French and Creole, giving Haitian food a unique flavor among the Caribbean nations.
Rice djon-djon (pronounced jon-JON) comprises Haitian black mushrooms and lima beans. The dish calalou consists of salted pork, crabmeat, okra, spinach and onions, and griots is a local treat of simmered pork marinated with lime juice and chives, often sold along the roadside.
Although the average Haitian's diet consists of mostly rice, corn, beans, yams or millet, more extravagant fare is available, particularly in the capital of Port-au-Prince, such as French cheeses, lobster and frog legs. Tropical fruits are native to the island including mango, coconut, guava, avocado and pineapples. Popular beverages are made with these fresh fruits, and Juna, a local orange squash drink, is also well liked.—Leska Tomash
