FOOD
Slaves were fed salted codfish and pickled pork (imported from North America), and ground provision which they grew in their own small plot of land. They also planted other crops such as okra and corn (maize).
The slaves were innovative and incorporated these and other foods into their diet, creating new recipes.
From these innovations came dishes such as fish cakes, foo foo (pound plantain), black pudding, souse, callalloo, coo coo and oil down. Today, Caribbean cuisine is recognized for its distinctive style and flavour.
Coo Coo
Foo Foo
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