Cuisine in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Roasted Breadfruit & Fried Jackfish

The national dish featuring charcoal-roasted breadfruit served with crispy fried jackfish.

• Region: Saint Vincent Island
• Main ingredients: Breadfruit, Jackfish, Coconut oil, Spices

Callaloo Soup

A healthy soup with a thick consistency made from callaloo greens and okra.

• Main ingredients: Taro leaves, Okra, Coconut milk

Pelau

A one-pot dish of rice, beans, and chicken colored with caramelized sugar.

• Region: Caribbean-wide
• Main ingredients: Rice, Pigeon peas, Chicken, Coconut milk

Fungie & Pepper Pot

Cornmeal porridge 'fungie' served with a rich stew of various meats.

• Main ingredients: Cornmeal, Okra, Pork, Beef, Spinach

Arrowroot Biscuits

Light-textured cookies made from arrowroot starch, a local specialty.

• Region: Northern Saint Vincent Island
• Main ingredients: Arrowroot starch, Sugar, Butter

Curried Goat

A spicy dish of goat meat slowly simmered with cumin and turmeric.

• Main ingredients: Goat meat, Curry powder, Coconut milk

Conch Water

A nourishing soup made from conch boiled for extended periods.

• Region: Grenadines Islands
• Main ingredients: Conch, Vegetables, Thyme

Fried Plantain

A sweet and salty snack made by frying ripe cooking bananas.

• Main ingredients: Plantain, Salt

Rum Cake

A fruit cake soaked generously with high-proof rum.

• Main ingredients: Flour, Dried fruit, Rum

Lobster Thermidor (Grenadines Style)

A luxury dinner featuring lobster baked in creamy sauce.

• Region: Canouan Island
• Main ingredients: Lobster, Cheese, White sauce