Belize

Salbute is a deep-fried tortilla dish with Mayan influences, originating from the Yucatán peninsula. These tortillas are typically topped with chicken, turkey, lime juice, tomatoes, lettuce, avocados, and red onions. They are also a staple food in Belize. Salbutes are traditionally prepare... Read more

Belizean rice and beans with stewed chicken is the national dish of Belize. Simple and cheap ingredients that make the dish are taken to another level by the skillful addition of various spices, with each cook making the dish a little bit different than another. Rice and beans are sweetened with ... Read more

Panades is a Belizean version of an empanada, consisting of a deep-fried, crescent-shaped corn flour dough filled with either white fish or beans, which can be red or black. These tasty, crunchy snacks are traditionally paired with a delicious salsa topping made from cabbage, peppers, an... Read more

Fry jacks are popular Belizean breakfast breads consisting of golden fried dough that is characterized by puffing up and floating when placed in hot oil. They are usually served with savory accompaniments such as refried beans, eggs, or bacon, but can also be topped with jam or honey. A staple of... Read more

An integral part of Caribbean cuisine in festive times, especially around Christmas, black fruit cake is a unique dessert filled with nuts, dried fruits, warm spices, and burnt sugar syrup - giving it a rich and bitter chocolate flavor and a typical deep black color. Although the cake has numerou... Read more

Chimole is a traditional Sunday soup, also known as black dinna due to its black color coming from recado negro. The soup also incorporates ingredients such as chicken, onions, potatoes, and a variety of spices such as cumin, peppercorns, oregano, and hot peppers. Chimole is usually serv... Read more

Boil up is one of the national dishes of Belize consisting of boiled fish, eggs, vegetables, and bread dumplings. The dish is served as it is, without the broth that it has been cooked in, and is sometimes served with a lime wedge on the same plate. It is recommended to pair the dish with a bowl ... Read more

Tapou is a creamy fish-based stew originating from Belize. Apart from the fish, the soup can contain a wide range of ingredients such as coconut oil, garlic, onions, bell peppers, ginger, tomatoes, coconut milk, achiote paste, orange juice, lime juice, green bananas, cassava, potatoes, plantain, ... Read more

Serre la sus is one of the native dishes of the Garifuna peoples living in Belize. It is a hearty and rich fish soup that is enjoyed by numerous locals and tourists. The fish is simmered in a combination of coconut milk, onions, and selected seasonings until it is ready to be consumed. When serve... Read more

Darasa refers to banana tamales, a well-known Belizean snack especially popular among local Garifuna population. The ingredients include peeled and grated green bananas, orange juice, lime juice, coconut milk, salt, pepper, and banana leaves for wrapping. The ingredients are com... Read more

Sapote is an erect evergreen tree that contains white latex in all parts of the plant. It‘s native to the region that stretches from southern Mexico to Nicaragua, but sapote is grown throughout tropical America and in some countries in Southeast Asia. The fruit is round to elliptic with rou... Read more

White sapote (lat. Casimiroa edulis) is an evergreen tree that’s native from southeastern Mexico south to Costa Rica. The tree produces smooth-skinned fruit with a soft pulp and white seeds. Depending on the variety, the flavor can range from bland or bitter to sweet. When ripe, th... Read more

Gifiti, which translates as bitter, is an alcoholic drink of the Garifuna, indigenous people that were mostly exiled to Honduras, Guatemala, Belize and Nicaragua. The drink is made with various herbs and roots that are macerated in rum. The combination of botanicals is versatile... Read more