10 Mouthwatering Guyanese Dishes You Have to Try

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PEPPERPOT

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METEMGEE

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GUYANESE DHAL

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BLACK CAKE

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CHICKEN CURRY

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BEST FOOD FROM SURINAME

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10 Mouthwatering Guyanese Dishes You Have to Try

PEPPERPOT

A national dish of Guyana, which is often prepared with beef, pork, or lamb. The meat is simmered for a lengthy period of time in a pot containing cassava, spinach, and potatoes.

METEMGEE

A vegetable soup with a thick texture that’s made with coconut milk broth. It’s a dish brought to Guyana by African slaves. It is usually made with yams, sweet potatoes, corn, and okra.

GUYANESE DHAL

A soup-like dish, is as fundamental to Guyanese cuisine as tomato sauce is to Italy. It typically contains split peas and is eaten with rice or roti.

BLACK CAKE

A Guyanese dessert that is very popular during Christmas time. It is a fruit cake that is made with rum, molasses, spices, and dried fruits.

CHICKEN CURRY

A popular dish in Guyana that is made with curry powder, turmeric, cumin, chili pepper, and other spices.

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