INGREDIENTS

Popular ingredients used in Haiti are Calabaza or squash, Cassava, Chayote, Conch, Coriander, and millet. Those are just to name a few. Rice is the starch of choice however yams are cooked with a lot of meals as well. 

DISHES

  • Riz colle aux pois or Rice with Red Kidney Beans, is a popular dish in Haiti.  It's prepared and glazed with marinade and topped with red snapper tomatoes and onions. 
  • Legume Haitien, or thick vegetable soup is also popular. This soup is prepared with eggplant, cabbage, chayote. spinach, and watercress.  

 

Did You Know?  In Haiti spaghetti is served as breakfast.