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 +====== French Guadeloupe cuisine ======
  
 +==== Bokit ====
 +A legendary Guadeloupean fried sandwich made from dough that's deep-fried like a puffed pita, then filled with anything from saltfish, smoked chicken, sausage, or cheese, often with hot sauce. Think of it as Guadeloupe’s street food king! [([[https://www.sandwichtribunal.com/2020/07/guadeloupes-bokit/|Sandwich Tribunal]])]
 +
 +==== Colombo de Cabri ====
 +A rich goat curry made with Colombo spice blend (a Caribbean cousin of Indian curry), including turmeric, cumin, coriander, mustard, and bay leaves. Usually served with rice or root vegetables. [([[https://www.food.com/recipe/colombo-curry-318787|Food]])]
 +
 +==== Matété de Crabe ====
 +A slow-cooked rice and crab stew, thickened with okra and scented with herbs and chili. Traditionally eaten around Easter — messy, spicy, and festive! [([[https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/6262-crab-beef-and-okra-stew|NYT Cooking]])]
 +
 +==== Dombrés aux Haricots Rouges ====
 +Small, chewy flour dumplings simmered in a spicy red bean stew, often enriched with salted pork or smoked sausage. Like Creole comfort food. [([[https://westindiesfood.wordpress.com/2020/01/27/dombre-shrimp-dombre/|West Indies Food]])]
 +
 +==== Ti Nain Morue ====
 +A rustic dish of green bananas (ti nain) boiled and served with salt cod, onions, lime juice, and chili — simple and satisfying. [([[https://www.tatiemaryse.com/ti-nain-morue/|Tatie Maryse]])]
 +
 +==== Ouassous en Sauce ====
 +Giant freshwater prawns (ouassous) cooked in a rich, garlicky Creole tomato sauce, often flavored with thyme and lime. Served over rice — it’s a delicacy. [([[https://www.eatingthaifood.com/restaurants/freshwater-river-prawns-ayutthaya/|Eating Thai Food]])]
 +
 +==== Accras de Morue ====
 +Addictive little saltfish fritters, seasoned with scallions, parsley, garlic, and hot pepper, then deep-fried until golden. A must at any party or apéro. [([[https://littlenomadsrecipes.com/accras-de-morue-cod-fritters-2-ways/|Little Nomads Recipe]])]
 +
 +==== Chien Sauce (Sauce Chien) ====
 +A zesty and spicy herb salsa made with parsley, lime, vinegar, onion, garlic, and chili. Poured over grilled fish or meat — it’s a flavor bomb. [([[https://cookidoo.pl/recipes/recipe/pl/r550321|Cookidoo]])]
 +
 +==== Ti Punch ====
 +While not a dish, it’s essential! A potent island aperitif: white rum (rhum agricole), lime, and cane syrup. It’s “ti” for “petit,” but don’t underestimate it! [([[https://www.tasteatlas.com/worst-rated-alcoholic-beverages-in-caribbean|Taste Atlas]])]
 +
 +==== Féroce d’Avocat ====
 +A creamy-spicy mash of avocado, cassava flour (farine), salt cod, and Scotch bonnet chili. Its name means “fierce” — and yes, the chili will remind you why. [([[https://www.uncommoncaribbean.com/martinique/fewos-feroce-avocado-treat/|Uncommon Carribean]])]
 +
 +==== Blanc Manger Coco ====
 +A silky coconut milk pudding, thickened with gelatin or agar and flavored with vanilla, lime zest, or nutmeg. Chilled and heavenly. [([[https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-blanc-manger-coco/|Together Women Rise]])]
 +
 +==== Lambi à la Créole ====
 +Conch meat (lambi), stewed Creole-style with onions, tomatoes, garlic, chili, and lime — tender, chewy, and full of ocean flavor. A true island specialty. [([[https://www.dominicancooking.com/lambi-guisado-stewed-conch-recipe|Dominica's Cooking]])]
 +
 +==== Kassav (Galette de Manioc) ====
 +A chewy cassava flour flatbread, often filled with sweet coconut or banana paste, or sometimes savory meats or fish. A traditional snack from Indigenous Kalinago roots. [([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCwPowtPmYU|YouTube]])]
 +
 +==== Giraumonade ====
 +A comforting stew made from giraumon (Caribbean pumpkin), simmered with coconut milk, onions, spices, and sometimes salted meat or shrimp. [([[https://www.theveggietable.com/vegetarian-recipes/appetizers-side-dishes/giraumonade/|The Veggie Table]])]
 +
 +==== Pudding Créole (Poudin Créole) ====
 +A savory black pudding (blood sausage) spiced with herbs, chili, and bread or rice. Served hot with sides like plantains or yams — intense and beloved. [([[https://www.food.com/recipe/creole-bread-pudding-475812|Food]])]
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