{"id":76292,"date":"2024-03-18T14:46:56","date_gmt":"2024-03-18T14:46:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/?p=76292"},"modified":"2024-03-18T14:49:04","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T14:49:04","slug":"bahamas-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/bahamas-food","title":{"rendered":"Bahamian Food: 10 Traditional Dishes of the Bahamas"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:68.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Located in The Caribbean, southeast of Florida and to the north of <a href=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/cuban-food\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"64127\">Cuba<\/a>, the Bahamas is a country that spans over 700 islands and cays within the Atlantic Ocean. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This island nation is famous for landmarks such as the Pink Sands Beach and the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With its history significantly impacted by the slave trade, many Africans were brought to the Bahamas during the 18th Century. It remained under British rule until 1973, when the Bahamas achieved independence from the United Kingdom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-663bdb8ba2448\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-663bdb8ba2448\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\"><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/bahamas-food\/#most-popular-dishes-of-the-bahamas\" title=\"Most Popular Dishes of the Bahamas\">Most Popular Dishes of the Bahamas<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/bahamas-food\/#cracked-conch-fried-battered-conch\" title=\"Cracked Conch (Fried Battered Conch)\">Cracked Conch (Fried Battered Conch)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/bahamas-food\/#bahamian-crawfish\" title=\"Bahamian Crawfish\">Bahamian Crawfish<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/bahamas-food\/#souse-pickled-meat\" title=\"Souse (Pickled Meat)\">Souse (Pickled Meat)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/bahamas-food\/#pigeon-peas-and-rice\" title=\"Pigeon Peas and Rice\">Pigeon Peas and Rice<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/bahamas-food\/#conch-salad\" title=\"Conch Salad\">Conch Salad<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/bahamas-food\/#johnny-cake-bread-rolls\" title=\"Johnny Cake (Bread Rolls)\">Johnny Cake (Bread Rolls)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/bahamas-food\/#conch-chowder\" title=\"Conch Chowder\">Conch Chowder<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/bahamas-food\/#bahamian-stew\" title=\"Bahamian Stew\">Bahamian Stew<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/bahamas-food\/#baked-crab\" title=\"Baked Crab\">Baked Crab<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/bahamas-food\/#guava-duff-guava-steamed-pudding\" title=\"Guava Duff (Guava Steamed Pudding)\">Guava Duff (Guava Steamed Pudding)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"most-popular-dishes-of-the-bahamas\"><\/span>Most Popular Dishes of the Bahamas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bahamian cuisine reflects a blend of African, Caribbean, and European influences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seafood plays a prominent role in Bahamian dishes, with conch, lobster, fish, and crab featuring in many of the nation&rsquo;s dishes due to the abundance of seafood. Commonly used seasonings include thyme, allspice, and Scotch bonnet peppers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The country&rsquo;s sunny climate allows the cultivation of many fruits, including tomatoes, pineapples, bananas, and guava, which are used as ingredients in many popular dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meals are often accompanied by side dishes such as pigeon peas and rice, johnny cakes, or fried plantains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"cracked-conch-fried-battered-conch\"><\/span>Cracked Conch (Fried Battered Conch)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Cracked-Conch.jpg\" alt=\"Cracked Conch\" class=\"wp-image-74201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Cracked-Conch.jpg 800w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Cracked-Conch-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Cracked-Conch-768x528.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Cracked-Conch-735x505.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"550\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20800%20550'%3E%3Crect%20width='800'%20height='550'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Cracked Conch\" class=\"wp-image-74201 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Cracked-Conch.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Cracked-Conch.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Cracked-Conch.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Cracked-Conch-300x206.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Cracked-Conch-768x528.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Cracked-Conch-735x505.jpg.webp 735w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A popular Bahamian appetizer, cracked conch consists of tenderized conch meat, breaded and deep-fried until golden brown. It is typically served with a side of tartar sauce or spicy dipping sauce. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cracked conch is enjoyed throughout the Bahamas, particularly in beachfront restaurants and local eateries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/cracked-conch-recipe\" style=\"border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Cracked Conch Recipe<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"bahamian-crawfish\"><\/span>Bahamian Crawfish<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Crawfish.png\" alt=\"Bahamian Crawfish\" class=\"wp-image-76447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Crawfish.png 800w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Crawfish-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Crawfish-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Crawfish-728x546.png 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Crawfish.png.webp\" alt=\"Bahamian Crawfish\" class=\"wp-image-76447 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Crawfish.png.webp 800w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Crawfish-300x225.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Crawfish-768x576.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Crawfish-728x546.png.webp 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Crawfish.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bahamian crawfish, also known as spiny lobster, is enjoyed in various forms, including grilled, steamed, or served in a savory stew. Crawfish season is between August and March in the Bahamas, during this time crawfish dishes are enjoyed across the islands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The crawfish meat is often seasoned with garlic, butter, and herbs, and can be served with rice, vegetables and\/or potatoes on the side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caribmagplus.com\/minced-crawfish\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><strong>Bahamian Crawfish<\/strong><\/strong> <strong>Recipe<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"souse-pickled-meat\"><\/span>Souse (Pickled Meat)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Souse.png\" alt=\"Souse (Pickled Meat)\" class=\"wp-image-76448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Souse.png 800w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Souse-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Souse-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Souse-728x546.png 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Souse.png.webp\" alt=\"Souse (Pickled Meat)\" class=\"wp-image-76448 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Souse.png.webp 800w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Souse-300x225.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Souse-768x576.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Souse-728x546.png.webp 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Souse.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Souse is made with meat, usually pork or chicken, which is marinated in a tangy vinegar-based sauce, and flavored with onions, peppers, and spices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Souse is typically served cold as a refreshing appetizer or light meal, which is perfect for the hot Summer weather. Similar foods can be found in other Caribbean nations, like <a href=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/barbados-recipes-pudding-souse.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Barbados&rsquo; Pudding and Scous<\/a>, a pickled pork dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/bahamian-chicken-souse-recipe\" style=\"border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Souse<\/strong> <strong>Recipe<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"pigeon-peas-and-rice\"><\/span>Pigeon Peas and Rice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Pigeon-Peas-and-Rice.png\" alt=\"Pigeon Peas and Rice\" class=\"wp-image-76449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Pigeon-Peas-and-Rice.png 800w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Pigeon-Peas-and-Rice-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Pigeon-Peas-and-Rice-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Pigeon-Peas-and-Rice-728x546.png 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Pigeon-Peas-and-Rice.png.webp\" alt=\"Pigeon Peas and Rice\" class=\"wp-image-76449 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Pigeon-Peas-and-Rice.png.webp 800w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Pigeon-Peas-and-Rice-300x225.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Pigeon-Peas-and-Rice-768x576.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Pigeon-Peas-and-Rice-728x546.png.webp 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Pigeon-Peas-and-Rice.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pigeon peas and rice is a staple side dish in Bahamian cuisine, made with pigeon peas which are cooked in a pot with rice, onions, peppers, and spices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dish is often served as a side alongside grilled or fried seafood, meats, or stews. Similar dishes, usually referred to as rice and peas, are popular throughout the Caribbean and West Africa, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/jamaican-food\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"399\">Jamaican<\/a> rice and peas which is made with kidney beans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-4 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trubahamianfoodtours.com\/bites-of-nassau-food-tour\/bahamian-peas-rice\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Pigeon Peas and Rice<\/strong> <strong>Recipe<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conch-salad\"><\/span>Conch Salad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Conch-Salad.png\" alt=\"Conch Salad\" class=\"wp-image-76446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Conch-Salad.png 800w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Conch-Salad-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Conch-Salad-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Conch-Salad-728x546.png 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Conch-Salad.png.webp\" alt=\"Conch Salad\" class=\"wp-image-76446 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Conch-Salad.png.webp 800w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Conch-Salad-300x225.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Conch-Salad-768x576.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Conch-Salad-728x546.png.webp 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Conch-Salad.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Conch salad is a refreshing salad dish made with raw, diced conch which has been marinated in lime juice, with chopped onions, peppers, and fresh herbs. It is served chilled, and is a popular side dish or appetizer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aspicyperspective.com\/bahamian-conch-salad\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Conch Salad<\/strong> <strong>Recipe<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"johnny-cake-bread-rolls\"><\/span>Johnny Cake (Bread Rolls)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Johnny-cakes.png\" alt=\"Johnny Cake (Bread Rolls)\" class=\"wp-image-76168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Johnny-cakes.png 800w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Johnny-cakes-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Johnny-cakes-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Johnny-cakes-728x546.png 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Johnny-cakes.png.webp\" alt=\"Johnny Cake (Bread Rolls)\" class=\"wp-image-76168 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Johnny-cakes.png.webp 800w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Johnny-cakes-300x225.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Johnny-cakes-768x576.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Johnny-cakes-728x546.png.webp 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Johnny-cakes.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A Bahamian bread, Johnny cake is a dense, biscuit-textured bread, often fried until golden brown. It is commonly enjoyed as a breakfast item, served with butter or jam, or as a side dish with stews, chowder or souse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Johnny cakes are served all over the Caribbean and are similar is texture to American biscuits or British scones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-6 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.food.com\/recipe\/johnny-cakes-the-bahamas-472438\" style=\"border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Johnny Cake<\/strong> <strong>Recipe<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conch-chowder\"><\/span>Conch Chowder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Conch-Chowder.png\" alt=\"Conch Chowder\" class=\"wp-image-76450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Conch-Chowder.png 800w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Conch-Chowder-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Conch-Chowder-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Conch-Chowder-728x546.png 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Conch-Chowder.png.webp\" alt=\"Conch Chowder\" class=\"wp-image-76450 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Conch-Chowder.png.webp 800w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Conch-Chowder-300x225.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Conch-Chowder-768x576.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Conch-Chowder-728x546.png.webp 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Conch-Chowder.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Conch chowder is a hearty soup made with tender conch meat, vegetables, tomatoes, and spices, which are slow-cooked together. This dish is served hot and enjoyed year-round, but is particularly popular during cooler months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This hearty dish is made with jalapenos or Scotch bonnet pepper which adds a spicy flavor to the dish. Conch chowder is usually served with bread, croutons or crackers on the side. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charlottefashionplate.com\/recipes\/conch-chowder\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Conch Chowder<\/strong> <strong>Recipe<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"bahamian-stew\"><\/span>Bahamian Stew<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bahamian stew is a soulful dish consisting of tender meat, often chicken or goat, simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce with onions, peppers, and a range of spices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This hearty stew is typically served with a side of rice or johnny cakes (bread rolls). Similar dishes, such as Jamaican brown stew chicken are found throughout the Caribbean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-8 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blackfoodie.co\/recipe\/bahamian-stew-chicken\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Bahamian Stew<\/strong> <strong>Recipe<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"baked-crab\"><\/span>Baked Crab<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Baked-Crab.png\" alt=\"Baked Crab\" class=\"wp-image-76452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Baked-Crab.png 800w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Baked-Crab-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Baked-Crab-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Baked-Crab-728x546.png 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Baked-Crab.png.webp\" alt=\"Baked Crab\" class=\"wp-image-76452 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Baked-Crab.png.webp 800w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Baked-Crab-300x225.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Baked-Crab-768x576.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Baked-Crab-728x546.png.webp 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Baked-Crab.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Baked crab is a popular Bahamian dish made with crab meat which is mixed with breadcrumbs, herbs, and spices, and baked until golden and crispy. It is usually made with Dungeness crab, which is found on the coast of North America. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bahamian baked crab is typically served as an appetizer, often drizzled with lemon juice before serving. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-9 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LbA5zao2OmI\" style=\"border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Baked Crab<\/strong> <strong>Recipe<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"guava-duff-guava-steamed-pudding\"><\/span>Guava Duff (Guava Steamed Pudding)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Guava-Duff.png\" alt=\"Guava Duff (Guava Steamed Pudding)\" class=\"wp-image-76453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Guava-Duff.png 800w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Guava-Duff-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Guava-Duff-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Guava-Duff-728x546.png 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Guava-Duff.png.webp\" alt=\"Guava Duff (Guava Steamed Pudding)\" class=\"wp-image-76453 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Guava-Duff.png.webp 800w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Guava-Duff-300x225.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Guava-Duff-768x576.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Guava-Duff-728x546.png.webp 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Guava-Duff.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Guava duff is a classic Bahamian dessert made with sweet guava puree wrapped in a dough and boiled or steamed until tender. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This dessert is sliced and served with a warm rum or butter sauce on top. It has a distinctive red swirl throughout the pudding.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-10 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cookist.com\/guava-duff-bahamian-steamed-pudding-with-rum-sauce\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><strong>Guava Duff<\/strong><\/strong> <strong>Recipe<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Located in The Caribbean, southeast of Florida and to the north of Cuba, the Bahamas is a country that spans over 700 islands and cays within the Atlantic Ocean. This island nation is famous for landmarks such as the Pink Sands Beach and the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park. With its history significantly impacted &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":76446,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"disable-in-feed":false,"article-schema-type":"","disable-critical-css":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[537,45,6],"tags":[],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":76446,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Conch-Salad-300x225.png"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/76292"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=76292"}],"version-history":[{"count":28,"href":"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/76292\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":76492,"href":"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/76292\/revisions\/76492"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/76446"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=76292"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=76292"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/travelfoodatlas.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=76292"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}