10 Must-Try Bajan Dishes A Guide to the Best Food in Barbados

Barbados is an island country located in the Lesser Antilles of the West Indies. It is well-known for its beautiful beaches, rum, and cricket.

Barbados is also home to some of the best food in the Caribbean. Here are the top 10 dishes you have to try when you visit Barbados!

BAJAN FISH CAKES

A popular dish in Barbados made with saltfish (cod), potatoes, onions, and peppers. The fishcakes are fried or baked and served with white rice.

COU-COU AND FLYING FISH

A traditional dish of Barbados made with cornmeal and okra, served with flying fish. The flying fish is usually fried and served on top of the cou-cou.

PEPPERPOT

A traditional Barbadian stew made with beef, pork, or lamb that has been cooked until it is falling apart.

CONKIE

Made up of corn flour, pumpkin, sugar, and various seasonings,  add raisins, cherries or coconut, all wrapped in banana leaves that must be previously cooked before being eaten.

JUG-JUG

A traditional Barbadian dish that is usually served during the Christmas season. It is made with pigeon peas, rice, pork, and spices.

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