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Recipes, Reviews and News about Food from the Caribbean

Recipes, Reviews and News about Food from the Caribbean


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9

Bake and Shark

1 Comment
2024/03/26
15:33 UTC

6

Surinamese stewed sopropo (bitter melon)

0 Comments
2024/03/25
22:27 UTC

8

I had some Arroz Amarillo con pollo at a Latin fusion place in Paramaribo.

2 Comments
2024/03/25
17:07 UTC

7

Surinamese stewed sopropo (bitter melon)

6 Comments
2024/03/24
18:42 UTC

16

Barbados Fish Cutter by he Beach

6 Comments
2024/03/24
15:17 UTC

3

Frituras de Chícharos

0 Comments
2024/03/24
10:46 UTC

6

Sirnee/Halwa (Indo-Caribbean snack that originated in the Middle East)

3 Comments
2024/03/21
08:04 UTC

1

Miami's Best Puerto Rican Food!! Mofongo To Try Before You Die!!

0 Comments
2024/03/20
18:20 UTC

11

Fufú de plátano con Bacalao (Mashed plantains with Codfish)

1 Comment
2024/03/20
04:57 UTC

21

Berkat: Javanese Surinamese rijsttafel (rice table) - more in the comments

3 Comments
2024/03/18
01:35 UTC

1

Caribbean Cuisine for a cause | Miss B's and Nova visits CBS 8 Mornings

0 Comments
2024/03/13
02:22 UTC

19

Aloo Pie with Channa

1 Comment
2024/03/12
20:38 UTC

2

CHEESY POTATO CASSEROLE – Super Easy & Creamy Potato SIDE DISH. Baked Potato Dish Recipe.

0 Comments
2024/03/12
01:20 UTC

17

Rice/beans, goat, plantain, and potato 🇭🇹

0 Comments
2024/03/11
21:19 UTC

14

Homemade Saltfish & Callaloo, Rice n Peas, Festival

1 Comment
2024/03/10
02:02 UTC

9

Lentil stew / Lentejas

3 Comments
2024/03/09
21:32 UTC

3

100 Hours in Trinidad & Tobago! 🇹🇹 Trini KFC and Lobster Roti!

0 Comments
2024/03/09
01:34 UTC

0

Best Jamaican Jerk In The World? Miami's King Of BBQ!!

0 Comments
2024/03/07
21:55 UTC

1

Caribbean curry or masala - a few questions

In many countries in the Caribbean, curry is a commonly used spice mix. However, in Suriname, we don't call it 'curry'; we refer to it as masala. This has caused confusion for me because I always thought masala and curry were the same, but I read something different in this subreddit, and one of my parents also told me that there used to be a distinction between masala and curry when they were young.

  1. I read in this subreddit that someone mentioned Surinamese "curry" is actually what is called "garam masala" in the Caribbean, and curry is something different.
  2. One of my parents told me that in the past, Indo-Surinamese masala/curry wasn't popular or sold as much in stores, but something similar called curry was imported from the Netherlands. That curry was popular among Creoles, as they preferred a milder taste, not as intense as what Indo-Surinamese people have/make at home; which is also why curry/masala food is mostly limited to the Indo-Surinamese food and people that you usually get only at the rotishop, wedding or restaurant and why Javanese flavors are more popular. After Suriname gained independence, the imported curry became less popular and was replaced by Indo-Surinamese masala.
  3. A Jamaican chef in Suriname also made a video online saying he found Surinamese masala/curry to taste different from the imported Guyanese one, which is more similar to Jamaican curry he claimed. I should mention, the local brand he bought is not one I'd buy though. Additionally, I should mention that Guyanese brands also distinguish between garam masala and curry; I've haven't tried the Guyanese brands yet.

So, what exactly is Surinamese masala? It consists of a mix of spices like turmeric, fenugreek, coriander, mustard, nigella seeds and sometimes black pepper, all spice and cumin are added too. They are roasted and then ground into a powder.

There are three types of masalas: chutney masala (dark brown), standard masala (yellow, used for mainly chicken), and duck/goat masala (yellow, but with added anise and galangal).

Now my question is, what exactly is Caribbean curry, considering the statement made that curry and masala are not the same, and that Surinamese masala is more similar to garam masala, as suggested by the user in this subreddit.

0 Comments
2024/03/07
15:11 UTC

14

Oxtail Poutine

1 Comment
2024/03/04
18:11 UTC

40

Grilled Blue Marlin with Fries and Macaroni Salad

6 Comments
2024/03/03
06:24 UTC

10

Crispy fried Fisheggs🤤

0 Comments
2024/02/28
21:31 UTC

19

Fried Chicken with Plantains and Rice and Peas

1 Comment
2024/02/28
21:17 UTC

2

Coconut drink

Hi, I’m going to the Caribbean islands in March and my mum really really wants a drink in a coconut. Does anyone know any where that sells/does them? I’m visiting these islands : St John’s, Antigua Philipsburg , St Maarten Road Town, BIV Basseterre, st kitts Pointe-a- pitre, Guadeloupe Thanks!

3 Comments
2024/02/28
15:58 UTC

1

Coconut drink

Hi, I’m going to the Caribbean islands in March and my mum really really wants a drink in a coconut. Does anyone know any where that sells/does them? I’m visiting these islands : St John’s, Antigua Philipsburg , St Maarten Road Town, BIV Basseterre, st kitts Pointe-a- pitre, Guadeloupe Thanks!

0 Comments
2024/02/28
15:58 UTC

15

Aloo Pie with Curried Gizzard

1 Comment
2024/02/27
18:35 UTC

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