Cuisine of Saint Helena
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The island of Saint Helena has been influenced by several European powers, by the inhabitants, (especially enslaved people) and the ships passing through, during its history. This has affected the cuisine of Saint Helena, which now has a vibrant and international cuisine variety.
Popular dishes
Popular dishes on the island include traditional British Sunday roast, curry and rice,[1] black pudding, pumpkin stew, spicy fishcakes and Plo.[2] Fish is one of the staple foods, along with rice, and spices are added to make a wide variety of dishes similar to those found in the Caribbean.
Fishcakes
Ingredients
Most ingredients for the most popular dishes are found locally. Fish such as tuna, wahoo and mackerel are used, and often mixed with a variety of herbs and spices. Curries are made from meat or fish, and are served piping hot with a large amount of spice and often no vegetables at all. Fruit and vegetables are mostly locally grown, such as pumpkin, yams and banana.
Local drinks
Saint Helena is famous for its coffee and the island also produces a special distilled drink called Tungi Spirit.
References
- ^ "Curry & Rice Recipe - The Saint Cooks". The Saint Cooks. Retrieved 2018-04-16.
- ^ a b "Plo recipe - The Saint Cooks". The Saint Cooks. Retrieved 2018-04-16.
- ^ "Fishcake recipe - The Saint Cooks". The Saint Cooks. Retrieved 2018-04-16.
- ^ a b "Coconut Fingers Recipe - The Saint Cooks". The Saint Cooks. Retrieved 2018-04-16.
- ^ a b "Pumpkin Pudding recipe - The Saint Cooks". The Saint Cooks. Retrieved 2018-04-16.
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