Haitian Food
The French influences in Haiti are present in their cuisine, but more so it is representative of their location in the Caribbean. They do however have their own flavor as a result of the lack of Spanish influence on their island compared to others in the Caribbean. The cooking style used in Haiti is predominately Creole and includes heavy use of pepper in the majority of their dishes. A main staple in Haiti Is starch, and many of their dishes include potatoes, rice, corn, beans, and plantains.
There is also a strong presence of tropical fruits in their cuisine due to their ability to grow in the tropical climate. This includes pineapples, coconuts, mangoes, and other fruits that are used for many dishes and beverages. Food also has importance in religious and status-symbol type forms. Foods that are considered delicacies in Haiti include French inspired cheeses and meats and are a symbol of money and power. Typically these types of meals are only served in the richest part of Haiti, namely in the capital of Port-au-Prince.
There is also a strong presence of tropical fruits in their cuisine due to their ability to grow in the tropical climate. This includes pineapples, coconuts, mangoes, and other fruits that are used for many dishes and beverages. Food also has importance in religious and status-symbol type forms. Foods that are considered delicacies in Haiti include French inspired cheeses and meats and are a symbol of money and power. Typically these types of meals are only served in the richest part of Haiti, namely in the capital of Port-au-Prince.
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HAITIAN DOUS MAKÒS: THE COLORFUL HISTORY OF THIS DESSERT FUDGE CANDY FROM HAITIHaitian sweet treats are not only delicious, they are beautifully crafted with rich historical meaning behind them. With it's popularity in Haiti and abroad, many love the Haitian fudge candy dous makòs. If you've been lucky enough to taste the delicious Haitian dessert "dous makòs", I bet you haven't thought about how this magic formula originated.
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THE OLD WIVES TALE OF SWEET TREAT HAITIAN KONPARÈTHave you ever heard of or tasted Haitian "Konparèt"? This famous succulent candy is rich in vitamin B6 is renowned for its originality. This Haitian treat that looks like a cake and tastes delicious!
But do you know the oral history legend behind it, who came up with the treat and what city it came from? Story and a recipe link for Haitian Konparèt included! |
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HOW TO COOK SOS PWA CONGO, A CLASSIC HAITIAN RICE DISHHaitian food recipes are often passed on orally by family members. However, most people learn as a young child by watching or helping their mother or grandmother in the kitchen. I learned from my husbands family members and just kept trying by default. Take a look at my step by step (with pictures) recipe to make sos pwa congo avek diri (green pea sauce with rice). It's my absolute favorite Haitian dish!
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THE MEANING BEHIND HAITIAN TRADITIONAL SOUP JOUMOU; INGREDIENTS + RECIPEAll Haitians know the Soup Joumou and all Haitians consume Soup Joumou, but how many know its history and origins? Let's discover the story behind this mythical dish made from giraumon (a variety of pumpkin, found in the West Indies) and why it is traditionally eaten on January 1st. There are often multiple versions of the origins of different types of soup. And when we talk about the origins of Soup Joumou in Haiti, two versions are often spoken of.
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HAITIAN FOOD EXPERIENCES THAT ARE NOT RESTAURANTSThere are a bunch of fun ways to experience Haitian food in Haiti without going to a restaurant. You can eat from the earth, visit a local market or order fresh seafood at the beach. Check out our unique food experiences in Haiti.
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A HAITIAN FOOD FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH A HAITIAN PHOTOGRAPHERImagine being a kid growing up in the mountains of Haiti, where electricity and modern amenities are hard to come by. A friend of ours, Fedno, got the chance to live in the city of Jacmel, go to school and participate in photography programs through the generosity of others. We invited him along to a Haitian food festival called Gout Et Saveurs Lakay in Petionville, inside of Port-au-Prince. See our documented experience and read more about it!
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A CELEBRATION OF HAITIAN CULTURE, FOOD AND MUSICSouth Florida's large Haitian-American population loves to celebrate their nationality with culture, food and music! There was a live food throw down with well-known Haitian-American chefs, doing what they do best, competing to make the best Haitian dish. Visiting judge Frere Joel, an American whom lives in Haiti, had the chance to try each dish at Taste of Haiti Miami.
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WHAT TYPE OF FOOD DO HAITIAN PEOPLE EAT?There are so many delicious Haitian food dishes, but some of our personal favorites are:
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