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BARBADOS





Map of Barbados
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LOCATION:
Caribbean, island in the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Venezuela

CAPITAL CITY:
Bridgetown

POPULATION:
284,589 (July 2009 est.)

LANGUAGES:
English

WEBSITE:
www.visitbarbados.org

Recipes From Barbados



The cuisine of Barbados is a mix of traditional and international dishes. Fish and seafood are staples in Barbados, with deep-fried codfish cakes being a special favorite. Flying fish are extremely good to eat, and they are especially plentiful in the waters around Barbados. A dish of deep-fried flying fish served with cou-cou, a cornmeal and okra dish with a Creole sauce, is considered to be the national dish of Barbados.
Sweet Bread

Sweet Bread

This traditional bread, also known as coconut bread, is very popular in Barbados. It is an especially tasty addition to afternoon tea, and if you butter it, it is even more delicious. Try it and enjoy!
Find this recipie on Page 9 of Kitchens of the World
Fish Cakes

Fish Cakes

Fish cakes are a traditional recipe in Barbados, and salt codfish is widely used and very popular. This recipe is easy to prepare, and it is a practical and delicious way to use up leftover fish that might otherwise be thrown away.
Find this recipie on Page 10 of Kitchens of the World