Cuisine in Haiti

Soup Joumou

Pumpkin potage eaten on Independence Day. Symbol of freedom.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Western pumpkin, Beef, Cabbage, Carrot, Pasta

Griot

Representative street food of fried pork shoulder marinated in spices.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Pork, Pikliz, Garlic, Lime

Diri Kole ak Pwa

Staple food with beans cooked like red rice. Essential meat dish accompaniment.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Rice, Red kidney beans, Coconut milk, Thyme

Tassot Kabrit

Dried fried goat meat. Excellent with beer.

• Region: Mountain areas
• Main ingredients: Goat meat, Scotch bonnet, Citrus juice

Banan Peze

Twice-fried green banana fritter. Standard street stall snack.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Plantain, Salt, Oil

Lambi

Caribbean queen conch stew or grilled.

• Region: Coastal area
• Main ingredients: Queen conch, Tomato, Bell pepper

Accra

Bite-sized fried taro and salt cod dumplings.

• Region: South
• Main ingredients: Malanga yam, Salt cod, Herbs

Mayi Moulen

Corn flour porridge. Eaten as breakfast or side dish.

• Region: Rural areas
• Main ingredients: Coarse cornmeal, Butter, Beans

Marinade

Light meal of fried chicken or fish in herb batter.

• Region: Urban areas
• Main ingredients: Chicken, Wheat flour, Green chili pepper

Poul an Sòs

Bone-in chicken slowly simmered in tomato and spices.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Chicken, Tomato paste, Thyme, Garlic