Cuisine in Guadeloupe

Discover signature dishes and food culture of this country

Americas / Caribbean

Signature dishes

Colombo

Creole-style curry simmering chicken or goat with spices and coconut milk.

  • Region: Regionwide
  • Main ingredients: Chicken, Turmeric, Coconut milk, Allspice

Grilled Ouassous

Large freshwater shrimp ''ouassous'' marinated in herbs and lime then charcoal-grilled.

  • Region: Basse-Terre Island
  • Main ingredients: Giant river prawn, Lime, Garlic

Bokit

Caribbean-style fritters of mashed green bananas fried.

  • Main ingredients: Plantain, Salt, Oil

Tiquetique

Salted cod salad with refreshing lime and pepper seasoning.

  • Main ingredients: Dried cod, Onion, Lime

Soup Concombre

Nourishing soup simmering beef bones and vegetables for long hours.

  • Region: Creole regionwide
  • Main ingredients: Beef bones, Carrots, Taro

Bélowan

Lobster and breadcrumb gratin served on festive days.

  • Region: Les Saintes Islands
  • Main ingredients: Lobster, Breadcrumbs, Herbs

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