Category: Garifuna food
Hudut with Sere
Hudut with Sere, often simply called “Hudut” is one of the most popular Garifuna dishes. “Hudut” is actually the term for the mashed green and ripe plantain, and “sere” refers to the coconut fish stew that it is served with. The hudut is sometimes served with other stews or other meats, but the coconut and…
Bundiga or Matilda Foot
Bundiga or Matilda Foot Bundiga or Matilda Foot is a traditional Garifuna food using the usual Garifuna staple ingredients of fish, coconut, and (green) banana. It is a very rich and filling dish. There are quite a few recipes for Bundiga to be found online. Below is a typical Belizean recipe. Ingredients for Bundiga or Matilda…
Sahou Cassava Drink
Sahou cassava drink is usually served as a thick, warm drink. Sometimes it is made with condensed milk or lots of sugar is added. It is often drunk on chilly mornings to help warm you up. As one of the staple Garifuna foods, cassava is used in many recipes. Sahou Cassava Drink Recipe Ingredients: 1…
Royal Rat – A Vexing Meal? Kriol, the language of Belize
While English maybe the official language, Kriol, the language of Belize, is the real language. Based on English, but with its own grammar system, and lots of other words thrown in, on first coming here, you will probably understand 50-70% of what people say on the streets. Some proper English words that I think I…