19 Caribbean Recipes That Really feel Like an Island Getaway

Whereas you will discover pepperpot all through the Caribbean—in Trinidad and Tobago, Antiqua, and Jamaica—Guyanese pepperpot is exclusive, each in look and preparation. The nationwide dish of Guyana is distinguished by its intensely darkish coloration from the inclusion of a browning agent referred to as cassareep, a thick black liquid with the consistency of molasses that’s ubiquitous in each Guyanese pantry. A mix of cow foot, oxtail, and bone-in chuck is braised and infused with cinnamon, clove, thyme, nutmeg, and wiri wiri peppers to create a collagen-rich stew that is candy, savory, and spicy.